Contrast the cold, calculating Michael of Part II with the weary, guilt-ridden Michael of Part III .
While The Godfather (1972) is about the to power and Part II (1974) is about the expansion of power, Part III (1990) is about the corrosion of the soul. It functions not as a traditional sequel, but as an operatic "coda" that argues true atonement is impossible for those who have institutionalized violence. Suggested Paper Outline 1. The Myth of the "Legitimate" Businessman The Godfather 3
(Michael’s guilt and confession) The cinematic style (the use of opera and visual symbolism) Contrast the cold, calculating Michael of Part II
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Explore Michael’s attempt to buy his way into the Vatican through "Internazionale."
Analyze the cross-cutting between the stage performance and the real-life assassinations.