A View from the Bridge Contrasting Regions Quotes

Eddie: "it might be a little more free here but it's just as strict." (1.620)

Does Eddie realize he's contradicting himself here?

Rodolpho: "You think we have no tall buildings in Italy? No wide streets? No flags? No automobiles?" (2.45)

Is Rodolfo sick of people acting like his country is so inferior?

Rodolpho: "I want to be an American so I can work." (2.45)

To Rodolfo, that's what America is: work.