The Godfather (setting, Protag., Etc.) Flashcards
What is the setting of the godfather
New York, and Sicily / California
What is the archetype of the godfather
Tragedy
Who is the protagonist of the godfather
Michael corleone
Who are the antagonists of the godfather
Tattaglia and barzini families, corrupt policeman, sollozzo, Tessio, Paulie, Carlo.
What is the inciting incident of the godfather
Michael saves his father from the second assassination attempt and realizes he has to kill sollozo and the police captain first
What are the conflicts within the godfather
The don not wanting to sell drugs creating external conflict and then Michael within himself (man vs himself) because he didn’t want to become like his family
What is the crisis in the godfather
When Michael comes out of the toilet and hesitates to kill sollozo and the captain
What is the object of desires for Michael
Primary: to separate himself from his family
Secondary: protect his family
What is the climactic action
The baptism scene where Michael swears against all evil and wrongdoings while he is committing bloody events on the outside
What is the resolution in the godfather
Michael becomes the godfather
