... , The Godfather, a number of characters are described and brought to life through actions, thoughts, and speech. Each individual character, whether real, romantic, or an amalgamation of the two, enhances the plot and message of Puzo's novel. In some cases two or more characters share traits and values but veer down completely different paths in the novel. One such example is that ... Corleone and Captain McCluskey, despite different backgrounds and upbringings, unknowingly mirror each other in ideas, beliefs, and actions throughout the novel. The two men prove vital to not only the plot,...

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... of the human experience("Keeping up with the Corleones", William S. Pechter. Not to go unnoticed, the colors usually appearing in the backgrounds are usually black or darkly tinted. Considering the plot of the movie, these shades of darkness tend to represent murder, bloodshed, and primarily indicate danger pending. With the clever use of shadows, The Godfather presents scenes shot with windows ... ...

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