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However he relented under inevitable circumstances which lead him into a life of organized crime for the sake of his family 's prosperity and safety. Most often, his desires indirectly affects the peace and harmony of his family life. The Themes The film delves into various sociological themes of honor and obligation, power, corruption, violence, justice and crime in America. - Euphemisms : “It’s business, not personal” This quotation seems to be an organizational-wide mantra like an official slogan to organized crime. At all, the mafiosi refers themselves as businessman to conceal their hideous and violent acts from the general people around them.

Al Capone: the American Gangster Legend “You can get much farther with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone”- this is a quote Al Capone said and a quote that represents him completely. He was a gangster around the Prohibition Act of 1919 and the Great Depression era. For being one of the greatest gangsters of all time he was a kind guy, but he was not scared to use his gun. With the business he was doing, killing people was something that came with it. Al Capone is a legendary character; he is notorious for his upbringing, his gangster activity, and the years he spent in prison.

Third, he shrouds Gatsby in vagueness and limits the reader’s knowledge about his business affairs. The first way that Fitzgerald shows Gatsby as a sinister gangster is by making him similar to the gangsters of that era. Instead of grimy thugs, the wealthy criminals of Gatsby time were just like him: rich, powerful, and affluent. (1) We see this when Gatsby goes to meet Meyer Wolfshiem. Wolfshiem is described as a “gambler” and “The man who fixed the 1919 World Series” but he has

From the beginning, he guides the protagonist through a midlife crisis that is almost sure to go wrong. He is a wealthy man, lost in a suspicious part of town in an expensive car. This has trouble written all over it. People in these areas are desperate for money, and robbing a rich man in his Mercedes-Benz would be a more than possible event that could ensue. Most fatal of all however, and most ironic of all, is that “[he is so] intent upon the future that… [He] does not notice the police car… follow him.” This one event, mixed with the stereotype the protagonist has thrown upon him by the cop, seals his fate.

He is a French official. Captain Renault is very powerful but only uses his power when he is instructed to do so. He allowed Rick’s club to stay open even though he was aware of the gambling…maybe this had something to do with the fact that he was gambling and winning money. By the end of the movie Rick kills Major Strasser and instead of calling the police Captain Renault tells the police to round up the usual suspects. Nobody questioned him and that shows how he is in control of situations and how much respect people have for his

“No Country for Old Men” by Cormac McCarthy has been hailed as one of the greatest pieces of literature for its cunning storytelling and dense characters. One of the more interesting characters in this novel is Llewelyn Moss for his ability to run from the unstoppable killing machine that is Anton Chirgurh. For about two-thirds of the story, it would not be unreasonable to assume that Moss is the protagonist of this thriller. However, Moss meets an unfortunate demise rather early in the plot which leaves readers questioning, “why kill off the protagonist so early?” This is because Moss is not the protagonist—Sheriff Ed Tom Bell is. But what would make Llewelyn Moss not the protagonist in this story?

In the beginning of the film, Spade is seen struggling to control his greed because he never misses an opportunity to make some quick money even if that involves his collaboration with the antagonists. However, at the end of the film, viewers realize that he still ends up apprehending the criminals. As a result, “Spade’s ongoing involvement in the Maltese Falcon case is a source of doubtful speculation” (“Detective Fiction” Rzepka 196). It is worth mentioning that Sam Spade is an “outlaw hero”. In The Thematic Paradigm, Robert B. Ray defines an outlaw hero as someone that “portrayed the law, the sum of society’s standards, as a collective, impersonal ideology imposed on the individual” (454).

Claude lived and owned his business down the street from Etienne’s house in Saint-Malo. The perfumer’s personality never once faltered or changed, through the story he was greedy and selfish. Marie-Laurie’s father’s arrest towards the beginning was due to Claude being a Nazi informer who always wanted more than he owned. Even after he was, knowingly, responsible for the arrest of Daniel LeBlanc, he still assisted Major Von Rumple in his plan to steal the diamond, also known as the “Sea of Flames”, from Marie-Laurie. He informed and directed Von Rumple towards Etienne’s house and attempted to make Marie-Laurie leave the house with him so that Von Rumple could get to the “Sea of Flames”.

Wolfsheim gives off an intimidating and powerful vibe like other 1920s crime leaders, such as Al Capone or Lucky Luciano. In the novel, Meyer Wolfshiem is said to be the one who fixed the World Series in 1919. Jay Gatsby even describes him to Nick saying, “They can’t catch him, old sport. He’s a smart man”(Fitzgerald 73). Wolfsheim even hints at how smart he has to be in the crime business.

One could reasonably surmise a game detailing the exploits of 50 Cent would be set on the mean streets of New York and detail gang warfare, however, with Blood on the Sand, Swordfish opts for a greed-driven amassing of wealth in a non-descript Middle-Eastern setting. In a lawless mecca of criminal activity and human exploitation, where wanton murder is the norm, and the strong prosper - and 50 Cent is its king. I find it odd that instead of bringing some semblance of order to the war-torn region by helping the poor and disenfranchised, 50 Cent seems content on epitomizing the hatred, avarice, and evil that has ruined it - 50 Cent is the most morally bankrupt character in his own

CNN.com said the three groups that have are the most likely to have done it are the Chicago, Miami, and New Orleans mafias. As Attorney General, John’s brother, Robert, was tackling down on the illegal activities from members of the mafia. Because of him, there was a large increase in the number of prosecutions of mafia members, However, the mafia obviously wasn’t happy that something was being done to stop their wrongdoings. Also Jack Ruby, who killed Oswald, had close connections to the mob which led many. including the author of 22november1963.org, to believe they could have played a role in some way Although this conspiracy theory is talked about often, there isn’t much evidence to support that the mafia was responsible for the assassination.

Seeming to have a rather extensive rap sheet similar to Al Capone, Jesse Trapp led a lifestyle full of dangerous drug deals, hired hits, and other heinous crimes. Number 56’s playing days are long gone and certainly behind him, except when it comes to the “glorious” Coach Rake. Trash talk and verbal abuse are a few things Eddie Rake loved to dish out to his former players and Jesse. After signing with Miami for a big chunk of cash, Jesse was ridiculed when Rake found out (Grisham 26). Ben Franklin spoke a quote all too close to one for Messina’s beloved linebacker, saying, “Players must remember that the best victory was not over the opponent, but over oneself.” Addiction had not only consumed Jesse’s life, but it had taken his father’s (163).

"Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much: such men are dangerous" (Julius Caesar). This quote represents how the Royals were a dangerous team and how others may have feared them. The battle that the conspirators fought in the book to get Julius Caesar out of power was hard fought and strenuous. The journey to the World Series championship was also hard fought and well deserved. The 1985 Royals worked their rear ends off to get to where they were and have a chance at winning a World Series and they weren’t about to let that chance slip

The Yaxley brothers quickly went into retreat after their father 's demise in the second wizarding war. once small time criminals, they now own the market for gambling on almost anything you can think of. The british and irish quidditch league is where they make the most of their money these days, but if you 're looking to lose some money over a card game you might be invited to their exclusive high stakes poker games. the yaxley family also run a loan shark venture, collecting their return on investment through force if necessary. Rumor has it that some of the Tutshill Tornados are in the Yaxleys ' pockets, but anyone who knows, knows better than reveal the truth.