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The Godfather: A Philosophical Analysis - Coggle Diagram
The Godfather: A Philosophical Analysis
Family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Core Value
Sacred in Italian Mafia
Vito's Life Mission: Protect and Elevate Family
Michael's Transformation
From Detached Patriotism to Familial Loyalty
Sacrifices Made for Family’s Safety
Tension: Individualism vs. Tribalism
Tragic Irony
Protecting Family Led to Its Annihilation
Key Moments
Attempted Assassination of Vito
Michael’s First Murder
Loss of Family Members (Fredo, Apollonia, Mary)
Power 🕴️
Vito's Philosophy
Respect and Reputation over Wealth
“Never Be a Puppet to Politicians”
Michael's Obsession
Ruthless Consolidation of Power
Betrayal and Revenge (e.g., Fredo's Death)
Machiavellian Strategy
“The End Justifies the Means”
Mastery of Deception
Symbol: The Kiss of Death đź’‹
Influences
Machiavelli: Ruse Over Force
Sun Tzu: Rational Strategy in War
“Keep Your Friends Close, Your Enemies Closer”
Iconic Scenes
The Baptism Murders
Havana Predictions and Bold Moves
Redemption and Tragedy 🙏
Themes of Sin and Confession
Struggles with Guilt and Morality
"I've Killed My Mother's Son"
Philosophical Influences
St. Augustine: Original Sin and Grace
Simone Weil: Rootedness in Community
Attempts at Redemption
Charitable Acts and Confession
Legacy: Haunted by Fredo’s Death
The Tragic Cycle
Actions Worsen the Outcome
Losing All Loved Ones
Final Judgment
No Redemption for Michael
Eternal Isolation
Philosophical Foundations đź“š
Simone Weil
Concept of Enracinement (Rootedness)
Michael's Attempt to Reconnect with Sicilian Origins
Machiavelli
Power Through Strategy and Deception
Sun Tzu
Rational, Calculative Warfare
St. Augustine
Need for Grace and Acknowledgment of Sin
Symbolism and Legacy 🕊️
Puppet Strings
Symbol of Power Manipulation
The Kiss of Death
Betrayal Before Execution
Themes in Film
Family, Honor, and Tragedy Interwoven
Lessons
“When Evil Makes an Offer, Refuse It”