Tuesday 1 November 2011
Blood Before Vows
Don Vito's youngest son, Michael, was originally a military officer that promised his wife, Kay, that he would not be involved in the illegal activities of his family. Throughout the film, Michael is consistently reminded, psychologically, that he has a duty to his family no matter how much he may try to avoid it. Even Vito Corleone has dreams that his son will become a legitimate businessman or government official, although in reality, Corleone knows this will never happen and his dream of Michael's success will become Vito Corleone's nightmare. It is interesting to see the shift of power as Vito Corleone "Godfather's" status declines as he is targeted to be eliminated by the other Mafia families. Michael's transformation in self becomes very apparent when Michael makes the decision to destroy the other families that killed his brother and father. Never wanting to be in the position to finds himself in, Michael is anointed as the new "Godfather" as his wife, in the shadows, witnesses the homage given to her husband by members of the family kissing his hand. Michael has deceived his wife-- the wife to whom he promised loyalty and legitimacy-- and the saga continues as it did with his father. The entire film portrays Michael's conflicting alliances between the woman he loves and the family he is born into. The vows that he made in marriage will not hold up against the strength of bloodlines.
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Hey James,
ReplyDeleteI don't think that Vito Corleone didn't want Michael to be the godfather, I think that he was actually for it....
Also, what are you trying to show your viewers? You are kind-of just describing what happened in the movie...
other than that, you did a good job, good grammar/vocab, and it was interesting. Well done James.
Hey James,
ReplyDeleteYou kind of pointed out the obvious, so it doesn't seem that interesting to read. However, it is a good analysis about the pysch of Michael
No it's not the obvious, it was my interpretation of michaels character and I think it's interesting to read as it gives another insight towards the film.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I dont think that Vito wanted Michael to get involved in the mafia.
ReplyDeleteI think it is more of an analysis than a uplifting read. But Well Done.
Hey James, I think your title is interesting, and your context relates to your title, but maybe you could make connection with your life. Nice summary and analyzation of the movie.
ReplyDeleteJames, when you go trolling on other people's blogs, you kind of ask for it. This is not a place for you guys to work out whatever personal conflicts you have. Your defense of your piece is kind of lame--"no it isn't" is the kind of argument my son would use. He's four.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to agree with Raylen--I don't see a whole lot of original thinking on the character of Michael here. The possibility of saying anything relevant in five sentences is low, unless you're some kind of poetic genius.
@Min Jee: Why do we need to read a "summary" of the movie?
@ Pippa: What's "uplifting?"