The Godfather Analysis
Characters:
Vito(protagonist):
The Godfather presents Vito as the paradigmatic Mafia don. He is wise and intelligent, an excellent reader of others’ intentions, and a smooth, subtle talker, able to convince with words, not only bullets. Though a ruthless, violent criminal, Vito is also a warm, loving father and husband. In his later years, Vito comes across as relaxed and playful, even mellow. He has lived a rich, full life and earned a quiet retirement. Vito is both the perfect father and the perfect Godfather, making him a difficult model for all of his children, especially Michael, to imitate
Head of families:
The antagonist is Don Barzinni and the other Three Families in their desire to introduce drug trade. The hit on Vito Corleone results in the war between the Corleone Family and the other four whom they take on, four against one.
Micheal(Dynamic Character):
Michael is cold-blooded, ruthless, smart, and determined. His ability to think clearly under fire, to be decisive, and to command respect makes him an excellent Godfather. Of Vito’s children, he is certainly the best candidate to take over the family. But Michael was never supposed to get involved in the Mafia. He was supposed to become a senator, perhaps even president. Even when he does begin working for his father, he doesn’t seem fully reconciled to the decision. He promises Kay before they marry that the family will become “legitimate” soon.
Theme – Family and Revenge
Family –Vito Corleone, the patriarch of the most powerful crime family in New York City, amassed his entire fortune in the interest of serving and protecting his family. Family is presented as one of the most important ideas in the film, its family over everyone else. An example is when Vito asks Johnny “Do you spend time with your family? Good. Because a man that doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man”. Also, when Fredo tries to sides with the casino’s owner Moe Greene after Moe refuses Michael’s
Vito(protagonist):
The Godfather presents Vito as the paradigmatic Mafia don. He is wise and intelligent, an excellent reader of others’ intentions, and a smooth, subtle talker, able to convince with words, not only bullets. Though a ruthless, violent criminal, Vito is also a warm, loving father and husband. In his later years, Vito comes across as relaxed and playful, even mellow. He has lived a rich, full life and earned a quiet retirement. Vito is both the perfect father and the perfect Godfather, making him a difficult model for all of his children, especially Michael, to imitate
Head of families:
The antagonist is Don Barzinni and the other Three Families in their desire to introduce drug trade. The hit on Vito Corleone results in the war between the Corleone Family and the other four whom they take on, four against one.
Micheal(Dynamic Character):
Michael is cold-blooded, ruthless, smart, and determined. His ability to think clearly under fire, to be decisive, and to command respect makes him an excellent Godfather. Of Vito’s children, he is certainly the best candidate to take over the family. But Michael was never supposed to get involved in the Mafia. He was supposed to become a senator, perhaps even president. Even when he does begin working for his father, he doesn’t seem fully reconciled to the decision. He promises Kay before they marry that the family will become “legitimate” soon.
Theme – Family and Revenge
Family –Vito Corleone, the patriarch of the most powerful crime family in New York City, amassed his entire fortune in the interest of serving and protecting his family. Family is presented as one of the most important ideas in the film, its family over everyone else. An example is when Vito asks Johnny “Do you spend time with your family? Good. Because a man that doesn’t spend time with his family can never be a real man”. Also, when Fredo tries to sides with the casino’s owner Moe Greene after Moe refuses Michael’s