Text Connections
The Godfather uses an extremely strong text to world connection in the form of the connection between the book and the real life mafia that it depicts. The Italian mafia of the 1940’s that the novel is based on was portrayed in a highly accurate manner, which facilitates through reader engagement into the text. Similar to why modern society has become enthralled with crime and legal drama’s on television, the vivid scences of the brutal execution style murders of many of the novels central characters provides a somewhat abstract, yet nonetheless real life, connection with the readers because while these things might not be prevalent in their daily life, the reader is consumed with an innate curiosity about such affairs, under the knowledge that these sort of events do take place in real life.
This is a really good way of looking at it. This mafia family could also be related to that of Al Capone's way of getting his way and his family ideals. Personally, I enjoyed the novel mainly because I like television shows that incorporate the same characteristics, plots, and vivid details as portrayed in the Godfather. Although, like you said, it can rarely be related to my, or your, everyday life, I am still consumed by the things they do. The fact that there were and are families in the world like this also put my curiosity into perspective.
ReplyDeleteYour analysis of modern society and its attraction to events outside of their daily lives is very accurate. The Godfather was an early success in an area that is now prevalent in all forms of entertainment. Society likes to read, view, or hear stories of shocking events because it adds spice and interest to their otherwise monotonous lives. The Godfather was a pioneer in this bloody field, and it set a high mark for those that followed.
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