COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Submitted by: Marcus Timothy L. Montaos Submitted to: Prof. Valerie Anne C. Miranda English 2 / IT1421 Comparative Analysis: Scarface (1983) and The Godfather (1972) I. Introduction Scarface is a crime-drama film that is famously known for being one of the most violent and profanes films during its time of release. Focusing on the rise of Tony Montana (Al Pacino) on the criminal ladder and becoming more psychotic as his career as the leader of
“I believe in America”. [1] These iconic words, uttered by the Italian undertaker Amerigo Bonasera, mark the dramatic opening shot of Francis Ford Coppola’s first film of The Godfather trilogy. An adaptation of Mario Puzo’s critically acclaimed crime novel, The Godfather (1972), this scene epitomizes the clash between the immigrant’s original, unfettered belief in the new host country, and the reality of their experiences in that country. Also the first words in Puzo’s novel, Amerigo
In regards to ethical and moral decisions for those who commit crimes, there are multiple factors that can determine what the most appropriate verdict should be. In scenario three, a man has been convicted of armed robbery to serve time in prison, and admits guilt for the deed. The man pleas that he will not commit any crimes again, and is not a danger to society. He claims that he and his wife are expecting a child, and that going to jail would be detrimental to the future of his wife and children
Cinematic Analysis of The Godfather Plot Summary The Godfather action plots spans around the twentieth century and takes places in the years after World War II. It centers around two protagonists, Vito Corleone and Michael Corleone. Michael is the youngest son of Vito Corleone, Don of the Mafia criminal family. When Vito was unexpectedly shot and “passes away”, Michael, a seemingly innocent ordinary American and a World War II hero was reluctant to take over his father 's throne and assume control
INTRODUCTION The films Scarface (1983) and The Godfather (1972) are both crime-drama films which focus on the rise of their respective characters up the criminal ladder, becoming leaders on their own right and experiencing parallels on their stories while interacting with characters with duality in rules for both films. Scarface’s Tony Montana opted for drug trade and started his own empire on the back and blood of the people he killed, while Michael Corleone took matters to his own hands when he
The Melancholy Dean vs. The Melancholy Don In Mario Puzo’s ‘The Godfather,’ the protagonist, Michael Corleone, is not typically looked at as a tragic hero. Although he does not have an obvious definitive “fatal flaw,” many similarities can be drawn between him and one of the most famous tragic heroes, Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Their roles as troubled heirs to power, the theme of revenge, and the concept of a fall from “grace” are only a few examples of how these two figures can be associated. To further
Low-key lighting, silhouettes, limited dialogues and a sense of urgency and crime highlighted the genre. This was popularised by Warner Bros. who had little funds for their films. So part of their set and characters would be kept in the dark - hiding unnecessary information from the viewers. The cinematic style however immensely
Globalization has always been a broad topic for many scholars. Thus it is an extensive topic for most people. If there is one thing that can be associated with globalization, that would be the issue regarding development. Furthermore, globalization has always been related to developments – may it be economically or politically. For most authors such as Katja Aas (2013) and Hernandez & Patugalan (1999), globalization may refer to the economic development and technological advancements through the
population (UNFPA, 2012) and these youths are also members of their congregations? Due to problems such as the present socio-political and economic crisis in the state, as well as youth involvement in crime, it can be assumed that most of the Pentecostal churches are not successfully performing their role in developing a better youth in the state. The problem which is the focus of this paper is the following: • What are the challenges of youth leadership as faced by the Pentecostal churches? • What
three days. With the main role being himself. From the beginning he was supposed to play Rocky, but Hollywood wanted a name actor to play the part. The actors that were mention in playing the part was Burt Reynolds, James Caan, and