Across
- 2. System Alfieri represents, though it cannot solve everything
- 5. New York setting of the play
- 8. The neighbourhood where the play takes place
- 11. Rodolpho's brother who is quiet, strong and deeply loyal to his family
- 12. Idea explored through law, honour and revenge
- 16. Central issue linked to legality, belonging and survival
- 18. What Eddie demands but ultimately loses
- 19. Technique Alfieri uses when he hints at coming disaster
- 20. Longshoreman whose possessive love drives the tragedy
- 21. Homeland that shapes many of the characters' values
- 22. Blond immigrant whom Eddie distrusts and Catherine loves
- 24. Eddie's wife who sees more than he wants to admit
- 26. Emotion driving Eddie's hostility towards Rodolpho
- 27. Eddie's profession on the docks
- 28. Slang term in the play for an illegal immigrant
Down
- 1. Object lifted by Marco to silently challenge Eddie's strength
- 3. Object associated with Eddie's act of informing
- 4. Trait shown in Eddie's attitude towards Catherine
- 6. Social world where reputation matters deeply
- 7. Theme explored through strength, control and reputation
- 9. Shocking act Eddie uses in a desperate attempt to assert control
- 10. Lawyer and chorus-like figure who narrates and comments on events
- 13. Genre of the play, shaped by a fatal flaw and inevitable downfall
- 14. Value that shapes Marco's actions and Eddie's pride
- 15. Beatrice's niece whose growing independence causes conflict
- 17. Marco's motivation after Eddie informs on him
- 23. Where Marco and Rodolpho are taken after being reported
- 25. What Eddie commits when he reports Marco and Rodolpho