Eddie Carbone is the main character in Arthur Miller's play, "A View from the Bridge." He is a longshoreman living in Brooklyn, New York, during the 1950s. Eddie is a hardworking man who is deeply protective of his family, particularly his niece, Catherine. His strong sense of loyalty and traditional values often lead him to struggle with his emotions and relationships. Throughout the play, Eddie's character experiences a tragic downfall due to his obsession with Catherine and his conflict with her love interest, Rodolpho. This tension ultimately reveals Eddie's inner turmoil and the consequences of his actions, making him a complex and relatable figure in American theater.