DISCUSSION n. 15: "The Godfather" due May 5

Two separate PARAGRAPHS.

1) In terms of "value to society" (not just to the selfishness of 'familial amoralism') does Don Corleone have any redeeming qualities? Or is he just a smooth and polished greedy monster (like Wall Street's sharks?)

2) Which representation of the don is 'better': Puzo's or Coppola's?  (Interpret "better" as you want.)


REPLY:  Argue back on n. 1 only.

We will discuss n.2 extensively in class.

DISCUSSION n. 14: Puzo's "The Godfather" -- DUE APRIL 21

COMMENT Choose one little -- and I mean little -- detail or quote that most likely nobody else noticed.

It must be something that shows HOW DIFFERENT the values, lifestyle, mentality, etc. are from those of ordinary people.

REPLY to one comment that seems particularly interesting or meaningful. 

Discussion n. 13: GIVE US THIS DAY

COMMENT:

1. What did you think of the film in and  by itself, without including the association with the book?
2. Surprised that the plot is not what you expected?
   Surprised that the characters are not the same as in the book?
   Surprised that the Italian American theme is almost absent?

REPLY:  reply to a comment you don't agree with completely.

DISCUSSION n. 12: CHRIST IN CONCRETE - due April 14

COMMENT:

NO MORE THAN 3 PEOPLE CAN CHOOSE THE SAME CHAPTER

Choose one chapter in the second part of the book (after page 60) that somehow in your opinion "does not fit" well with the rest of the book.  Explain the reason of your choice.

REPLY:  find a comment you don't agree with and explain WHY you think that particular chapter does fit or adds something relevant.