THE GODFATHER - TENSE/HOSPITAL

Question 1

prior to the hospital sequence/the wedding topic sentence

Answer 1

Prior to the hospital sequence, Michael has been established as separate from the criminality of his family, something that adds to the tension in the later scenes.

Question 2

prior to the hospital sequence/the wedding finish sentence

Answer 2

Overall, Michael is established prior to the hospital sequence as a moral, passive and dutiful member of his family. This adds tension to the hospital sequence as it contradicts the audience’s perception of Michael.

Question 3

enter hospital topic sentence

Answer 3

As Michael enters the hospital, a range of cinema techniques are used to build tension.

Question 4

enter hospital finish sentence

Answer 4

Overall, these techniques work in tandem to heighten tension by showing Michael’s vigilance and revealing the dark and empty setting, which the audience is led to believe foreshadows violence against the family.

Question 5

located vito!!! topic sentence

Answer 5

As the scene develops, tension is built as Michael locates his father, Vito.

Question 6

located vito!!! finish sentence

Answer 6

Overall, these techniques increase tension/worry as we are shown Michael’s devotion to his father’s safety - the audience’s fears are played on to hint toward violence.