The Godfather Rarely can it be said that a film has defined a genre‚ but never is that more true than in the case of The Godfather. Since the release of the 1972 epic (which garnered ten Academy Award nominations and was named Best Picture)‚ all "gangster movies" have been judged by the standards of this one (unfair as the comparison may be). If a film is about Jewish mobsters‚ it’s a "Jewish Godfather"; if it’s about the Chinese underworld‚ it’s an "Oriental Godfather"; if it takes place in contemporary
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The scene then cuts to a mid-shot of the godfather sitting down‚ stroking a cat. This shows that Don Vito is comfortable in this situation‚ and it also reinforces superiority. The cat is actually a metaphor for this situation. Don Vito‚ being large and powerful‚ playing with a small‚ unknowing animal. In this case‚ Bonasera is the cat and Don is taking control over him. These items and or props also have a direct link to Don Vito and the room. The fact that he is sitting behind the desk‚ angled sideways-
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Baptism: The Most Essential Ritual of Catholicism Hypothesis: Baptism is an essential symbolic ritual of the Catholic religion that brings the adherent closer to God‚ has a number of effects on the adherent including original sin and has a continued affect on their life. An abundant amount of religions across the world use rituals to demonstrate their beliefs and bind adherents together in a sense of community. The Catholic Church does this by using the sacraments of initiation to embrace
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Essay Question In the Catholic tradition why is baptism considered necessary for salvation? (In this essay you will need to explain the doctrine of original sin and how baptism is the sole way of overcoming the effects of original sin.) Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life‚ the gateway to life in the Spirit‚ and the door‚ which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ‚ are incorporated
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The Christian ritual of Baptism Many forms of Christianity unite in their belief of performing the ritual of Baptism. But it is seen that these Christian denominations differ widely in their teachings about Baptism. While some consider it a rite of passage into the family of God‚ others strongly believe that without Baptism one cannot truly attain heaven‚ as it accomplishes the “washing away of sin”. There are others that teach it as an important step in the believer’s life without it having the
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Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm wrote the short story “Godfather Death” in the early 1800’s. “Godfather Death” is a short story illustrating how one’s greed can overtake anything in life. The story speaks of a poor man that has twelve children and a thirteenth on the way. The poor man finds Death and asks if he will be the godfather of his thirteenth child. Death gladly accepts and takes the child as if he were his own‚ making him a well-known famous doctor. The doctor tries to cheat death not once‚ but
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audience a different perspective by using different concepts that we have discussed in class and analyzing it and project it in the film. By using this concepts we become more understandable on how the message can be projected to the audience. In “The Godfather” film we could see and understand the reaction and see the choice of words so we could understand what the film is projecting. It is a very human film that could work as a source of expressing our thoughts through different use of techniques and
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Analytical Critique of The Godfather I believe the reason that‚ "The Godfather"‚ is such a great film is because it lets audiences decide whether they like the characters or not. Too many movies made about organized crime begin with some seemingly random act of violence. "The Godfather"‚ however‚ lets it be known from the start to judge the characters in the film based on what type of person they are instead of the criminal activities they may engage in. The film begins with a wedding‚ and
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beliefs‚ rationales‚ and methods of baptism. But the basic idea that I was taught by every church that I had been to‚ was that through this process I was dying and being reborn in Christ. At an early age‚ I understood that this was a decision I one day wanted to make for myself. I understand but my love of God and my desire to follow him would be lifelong. When I got older‚ the desire was still there‚ but I had come to realize its implications. For me‚ my baptism as a promise to God. I wanted to make
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The baptism of the Holy Spirit. What is it and how do I get it? A teaching from Pat Robertson. The first of two parts. PatRobertson.com - The question has been asked‚ "How do I get the baptism of the Holy Spirit? What is it and how do I get it?". Before Jesus left‚ He said to his disciples‚ "You tarry in Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high." And He said‚ "You will receive power after that when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And then you will be my witnesses‚ in Jerusalem and
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