Evidence 1/Example 1
"All his years in America, Amerigo Bonasera had trusted in law and order. And he had prospered thereby. Now, though his brain smoked with hatred, though wild visions of buying a gun and killing the two young men jangled the very bones of his skull, Bonasera turned to his still uncomprehending wife and explained to her, “They have made fools of us.” He paused and then made his decision, no longer fearing the cost. 'For justice we must go on our knees to Don Corleone.'" - Page 2
Interpretation 1/Analysis 1
The Godfather is about morals, values, and family. This contrasts with the supposed law and order of America. For an Italian immigrant, doing things the mainstream way does not pan out. The commentary on the American Dream is that an Italian immigrant can play the mainstream rules but still not get ahead.
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