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The Godfather and Sicily : Power, Honor, Family, and Evil.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Belliotti, Raymond Angelo.
- Series:
- SUNY Series in Italian/American Culture
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Puzo, Mario, 1920-1999. Godfather.
- Puzo, Mario.
- Puzo, Mario, 1920-1999--Film adaptations.
- Puzo, Mario, 1920-1999.
- Godfather films--History and criticism.
- Godfather films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (222 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Albany : State University of New York Press, 2021.
- Summary:
- Offers a distinctive interpretation of The Godfather as a novel and film sequence.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter One The Passions and Limitations of Honor
- A Mortician Seeks Justice
- A Philosophical Analysis of Honor
- The Case for Honor
- Capitalism and Honor
- A Man of Business Is Overwhelmed
- A Philosophical Analysis of Respect
- The Limitations of Honor
- Chapter Two The Sicilian Family Order
- Leading a Meaningful Human Life
- L'ordine della Famiglia
- The Ideal of the Uomo di Pazienza
- The Historical Roots of Don Vito Corleone
- Sicilian Culture and Organized Crime
- Roman Oppression
- The Sicilian Vespers
- The End of Feudalism
- Protecting Wealthy Landowners From Desperados
- As Accompaniment to Italian Unification
- As an Economic Industry Focused on Private Protection
- The Mafia's Self-Image
- Chapter Three Power, Destiny, and Evil
- Interpreting The Godfather
- A Philosophical Analysis of Power
- Don Vito's Will to Power
- Destiny and Evil
- The Degeneration of Michael Corleone
- The Return to Sicily
- The Godfather II
- Chapter Four Repentance, Atonement, and Redemption
- Reality Configures Art
- Rustic Chivalry
- The Godfather Trilogy
- Family and Religious Ceremonies Seasoned with Music
- Private Meetings with the Head of the Corleone Family
- Romantic Liaisons and Lost Love
- Generational Disagreement
- Business Transactions and Major Trouble
- Deceptive Confederates
- Conferences with the Wider Network of Crime Bosses
- Dominant Enemies Shrouded by a Veil of Guile
- The Vagaries of Illness
- Shadow Dons and Questionable Decisions
- Return to Sicily and Subsequent Deaths
- Deaths of Valuable Confederates in Crime
- Ersatz, Strategic Betrayals
- Distinctly Formidable Antagonists
- Passing of the Torch
- Bloody, Vengeful Climax
- Parallel Murders
- Michael's Plight.
- Philosophical Analyses of Atonement and Repentance
- The Elements of Atonement
- A Philosophical Analysis of Forgiveness
- The Futility of Michael Corleone's Quest for Redemption
- Appendix A Summarizing The Godfather
- Appendix B Summarizing The Godfather II
- Appendix C Summarizing The Godfather III
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781438484327
- 1438484321
- OCLC:
- 1244622626
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