The Godfather Movie Psychology

I.) Scarface – The film has two major story arcs, Tony’s introduction and work under his boss Frank Lopez, and his rise and fall as a drug kingpin. His steady transition as drug lord happens during the end of the first arc. We are then shown a series of transitional montages as to how he built his empire.
II.) The Godfather – The film has one big arc that is then sectioned into 3. A minor transitional arc within the film is Michael and Apollonia marriage and her death marks a smooth transition to the rise of Michael as mob boss, which happens at the very end of the film.

E.) LITERARY DEVICES
Elements Usage of the film
1.) Antithesis - A contrasting idea to an established concept. Tony and Michael are both antithesis to typical criminal stereotypes due to them having a human side along with other characters, such as Marlon Brando’s performance as Vito Corleone.
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The Godfather focuses on the degrading relationships of the Five Families
Scarface focuses on Tony’s own drug rage where he starts to become paranoid.
3.) Archetype – Serves as a framework for a well known concept. Some characters of both films serve a typical or generic role, like how Manny Ribera and Peter Clemenza fulfil the role of a friend to their bosses.
4.) Motif – An idea or subject that is constant and present within the story Both films show the rise of a man from nothing and the resulting consequences of trying to lead a cynical life.
5.) Setting – An element that establishes the time and place of the film. Scarface is set in the 1980’s rich with the appropriate chessy music and the imagery of a bright and neon filled Miami.
The Godfather potrays the aftermath of World War II in a dark and cynical way. Depressing alleys, jazz music and long