The Prisoner of Second Avenue | Characters

Edna Edison
Edna Edison is a loving, supportive wife whose main concern is her husband’s welfare. She has adopted a traditional role in marriage, taking care of the household while her husband works outside of the home. When he becomes agitated about their living conditions, she tries to offer alternatives that she thinks will benefit both of them and continually tries to revitalize his confidence in himself. She is not a dishrag, however. When Mel gets verbally abusive, she stands her ground, insisting that he treat her with respect.

When Edna is forced...


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