A Brief Analysis of Vito Corleone’s Character.doc

PAGE  PAGE 24 A Brief Analysis of Vito Corleone’s Character Thesis statement: Vito Corleone is a man with conflicting personality: a ruthless criminal and also a warm, loving father and husband. Outline I. Introduction: A. background of the book B. brief introduction of the story II. The factors that affect Vito: A. the factor of society B. the factor of family III. Main characters of Vito A. a skillful leader B. a powerful man C. a good family man IV. Conclusion Abstract: Vito Corleone is the hero of Mario Puzo’s book: The Godfather. He was born into a poor family in Sicily, Italy. But he is an ambitious Italian immigrant who builds a Mafia empire in New York City. He is a skillful leader, a crafty diplomat and a cold killer. Strength, power, and respect are three important factors in the Mafia family, which Vito Corleone interprets with words and actions throughout his life. He expresses the true meaning of the Mafia in this masterpiece of Mario Puzo. Because he is strong and powerful, he wins others’ respect. Because he is respected, he is more powerful. While he is the king in his empire, and a ruthless, violent criminal, Vito is also a warm, loving father and husband. The paradox of his character indicates that it is precisely the warmth of his humanity that makes him appear a superhuman. I. Introduction In 1972, there was a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola that won 3 Oscars: the best picture, best script, and best actor. Rarely can it be said that one movie can define a genre, but never is that more true than in the case of The Godfather. Since its release gangster movie has been judged by the standards of this one. Maybe it’s not very fair to say that, but the movie is really an exquisite Mafia classic that constructs a compelling saga from outstanding performance. The famous actor Marlon Brando got his second Oscar by his excellent show of playing as Vito Corleone or the Godfather. Before the film has become famous is the popularity of t