The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, are compositions that are so similarly structured but differ on some intertwining details. Both oeuvres have the principal characters illustrated alike. Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, and Michael Corleone, son of the godfather, both begin as relegated characters who are somewhat perceived as ineffective and innocent. They are abruptly prone to become extremely different personalities in contrast to their initial portrayals due to family-driven circumstances. Contrarily, Duncan and Vito, Kay and Lady Macbeth are portrayed very differently although harvesting similar end-results.
Likewise, Michael and Macbeth begin as marginalized characters although …show more content…
Macbeth’s transition involves his wife telling him that by his refusal to kill the king he is not being man enough, and that he cannot receive his blessings if he chooses to evade responsibility. Macbeth’s wife indirectly tells Macbeth that “a man who doesn’t [honor] his family can never be a real man.” Although, Macbeth is hesitant and in fact attempts to hinder their plans to kill the honored Duncan, he ends up killing Duncan for his private benefit. Meanwhile, Michael Corleone only enters the cold business because a dangerous narcotics dealer, Sollozzo, threatens his father’s life. Initially, Michael wilfully stays out of the family business because he opposes their system of justice. As soon as his father’s life is threatened something in him triggers off and he immediately becomes a more active character. In the hospital scene Michael holds firmly to his father and reassures him that “[he’s] with [him] now.” As a result, when Sonny begins discussing business and how the family can avenge Sollozo, Michael offers himself to be the snare to mislead both Sollozo and Officer McCluskey then finally kill them. Although Michael has no experience whatsoever and is mocked by the rest other men, this is his intentional entrance into the murder business. In like manner to Macbeth, when the time approaches for him to do the deed, he questions his capabilities. This is emphasized …show more content…
Additionally, the Godfather and Macbeth, both Macbeth and Michael become very ambitious characters living by a think-then-do mentality. For Macbeth, this becomes his flaw leading to his fatal demise. On the contrary, this mentality is Michael’s strength and is the reason that he is able to keep his family business in order. In fact, his new mentality elevates him above the other families of New York and he becomes the godfather of all the New York
Likewise, Michael and Macbeth begin as marginalized characters although …show more content…
Macbeth’s transition involves his wife telling him that by his refusal to kill the king he is not being man enough, and that he cannot receive his blessings if he chooses to evade responsibility. Macbeth’s wife indirectly tells Macbeth that “a man who doesn’t [honor] his family can never be a real man.” Although, Macbeth is hesitant and in fact attempts to hinder their plans to kill the honored Duncan, he ends up killing Duncan for his private benefit. Meanwhile, Michael Corleone only enters the cold business because a dangerous narcotics dealer, Sollozzo, threatens his father’s life. Initially, Michael wilfully stays out of the family business because he opposes their system of justice. As soon as his father’s life is threatened something in him triggers off and he immediately becomes a more active character. In the hospital scene Michael holds firmly to his father and reassures him that “[he’s] with [him] now.” As a result, when Sonny begins discussing business and how the family can avenge Sollozo, Michael offers himself to be the snare to mislead both Sollozo and Officer McCluskey then finally kill them. Although Michael has no experience whatsoever and is mocked by the rest other men, this is his intentional entrance into the murder business. In like manner to Macbeth, when the time approaches for him to do the deed, he questions his capabilities. This is emphasized …show more content…
Additionally, the Godfather and Macbeth, both Macbeth and Michael become very ambitious characters living by a think-then-do mentality. For Macbeth, this becomes his flaw leading to his fatal demise. On the contrary, this mentality is Michael’s strength and is the reason that he is able to keep his family business in order. In fact, his new mentality elevates him above the other families of New York and he becomes the godfather of all the New York