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How does The Godfather reflect the American dream and the immigrant experience?
America is a land of immigrants and they are drawn to its shores by the American dream. The Godfather films explore the two components of that dream: family and business. One should build a business empire and become rich beyond one’s wildest dreams.
Does Vito Corleone cheat on his wife?
She twice had to live with the harsher side of her husband’s life, when he was shot by an Irish gang in 1934, and by Virgil Sollozzo’s men in 1945. Despite this, the two of them maintained a loving relationship in 40 years of marriage, and Vito never sought a mistress or ever found the need to strike his wife.
Who was Senator Geary based on?
McCarran was in part the inspiration for the fictional character of the corrupt United States Senator Pat Geary in the film The Godfather Part II. McCarran’s chair from his tenure in the U.S. Senate was featured on an episode of the History Channel reality television series Pawn Stars.
How does Michael Corleone prove he is not a man to be underestimated?
At the beginning of The Godfather Part II, Michael has full control over the family’s business, and he proves he is not a man to be underestimated. This is something that Senator Geary learns pretty quickly after trying to extort, then insulting Michael.
Did Michael Corleone want to lose his family?
Thanks to his culture’s clear outline of male Corleone behavior, Michael knew exactly how far he could go without losing his family entirely. He angered them, sure, but he also made them proud. He wanted to be American first, not Italian, but he didn’t want to lose his culture or his family.
Why did Michael Corleone appear before the House Committee?
Michael Corleone: In the hopes of clearing my family name, and in the sincere desire to give my children the fair share of the American way of life, without a blemish on their name and background, I have appeared before this committee and given it all the cooperation in my power.
Will Corleone be subject to indictment?
The committee will stand in recess until 10:00 am Monday morning, at which time the committee will produce a witness who will collaborate the charges which were made against you today, and at which time, Mr. Corleone, you may very well be subject to indictment for perjury. I remind you that you’re still under subpoena, Mr. Corleone.