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The Godfather Trilogy Assignment PDF
The Godfather Trilogy Assignment PDF
Twenty years after the release of the third Godfather film, The Godfather Trilogy remains popular
with people of all generations all over the world. Even its critics admit it is the best known
depiction of Italian-American culture. How do you PERSONALLY account for the success of this
popular culture product? What do YOU think makes it so appealing, given the reprehensible
phenomenon the story dramatizes? (one page)
I ecourage you to take notes as you watch the movies and to make these notes the basis of your
answer to the above question. While I do believe it is important that you read secondary literature
on the topic (of which I will share some samples with you in due time), I also think it is crucial
you trust your own critical instincts when it comes to evaluating primary sources.
Enjoy it!