Last Updated on September 16, 2022
If you’re wondering what Don Ciccio said in his dying moments, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to discuss his role in the Mafia and his relationship with his mother and his friend Frank Pentangeli. Don Ciccio’s death will leave you thinking about what the future holds for Vito and the Corleone family. And, I’ll also discuss the importance of family and friendships in the Mafia.
Vito’s stance on the Mafia
The Godfather, Part II follows the Corleone family from Sicily to New York, a new territory for Vito. His Sicilian business partner, Don Tommasino, introduces him as Vito Corleone of New York and asks Don Ciccio for his blessing in the new venture. Don Ciccio’s death and Vito’s stance on the Mafia are the subject of a debate in Italian-American history, but the film is essentially a retelling of the family.
The murder of Don Ciccio’s son leaves Vito distraught. He doesn’t tell his wife and his family, and he doesn’t let his nephew Clemenza know what he plans to do to Fanucci. Vito doesn’t let his wife know about his decision, and his actions run counter to normal human behavior. But despite the humbling news, Vito moves against the grain of society and follows his instinct.
After years in America, Vito decides to return to Sicily with his family. He wants to expand his olive oil business and take revenge on his former boss. Don Ciccio was a good prophet of his future, and Vito’s death is a bitter blow to his father’s family. His revenge will not go unpunished, but his new stance on the Mafia is clear.
After the death of Don Ciccio, Vito sees a mafia boss holding a knife to a woman’s throat. His mother protected him, but she is not so sure. Vito asks Genco why other Italians are maltreated. Genco replies that “It’s because no one protects immigrants.”
Vito’s relationship with his mother
One of the many aspects of Don Ciccio’s death that fascinates audiences is the way Vito’s actions are always motivated by self-interest. Even though he was once a proletarian grocery store clerk, he would soon become a wealthy olive oil businessman and gangster. The association between gangster and mother suggests the inner logic of gangster life.
In the movie, Vito’s relationship with his mother was never the same. As a young boy, he was protected by his mother when he was being abducted by the local mafia boss. In one scene, he asks his mother why he should suffer from such treatment. His mother replies by telling him that they were immigrants. In another scene, Vito asks his mother why Italians treat each other so harshly, to which Genco replies that “Nobody is protecting immigrants”.
The murder of Don Ciccio is the ultimate revenge for the murder of Vito’s mother. He had been waiting for this moment for years, and now he finally got it. But only after he got his revenge, did he forgive his mother? This was a painful memory for Vito and he never wished to relive the killing. He had learned a very hard lesson while growing up in Sicily.
In the movie, Vito Corleone is an adult in 1917, living in New York. His mother died of smallpox, and his mother’s death was an insult to a local Mafia boss. The murder happened in 1901, and his mother’s mother walks next to the coffin. In the play, Vito is homesick and laments the fact that he never hears from his mother.
Don ciccio’s death
The film The Godfather: Part II begins with Vito Corleone approaching Don Ciccio and asking for his permission to expand his business. Don Ciccio reveals his true character, and believes Vito. When Vito introduces himself, he respectfully greets him and whispers that he is the son of P…
The audience will notice that Ciccio is very polite and deferential, but that doesn’t mean that he isn’t capable of deception. The audience will soon learn that Ciccio’s murderous acts are a way to make Vito and the Italian people hate him. He is a devious man and feared by all. He is also a dangerous man, and his actions show that he was no smug.
In the play, Vito’s father and brother had been murdered by Don Ciccio, and they were left behind their mother and son. Vito had vowed revenge against his father and brother, and had a future meeting with Ciccio to obtain his blessing for the Genco Pura Olive Oil Company. The meeting ends with Vito murdering his own father and brother. However, Tommasino survived and took over Corleone’s business.
Don Ciccio was murdered by a mobster, and his daughter, Vito’s mother, and a brother were left to avenge his death. The men then stab Vito and his sister to death. This was the last moment of Don Ciccio’s life. The men who were waiting for him to die then killed both of them. This is the only time in his life in which his father is mentioned.
Vito’s relationship with Frank Pentangeli
Frank Pentangeli was an old associate of Vito Corleone’s who had assisted him in the olive oil business in the early days. As a matter of fact, he ran the family’s business in New York while Michael Corleone was in Nevada. A native of Partinico, Sicily, Pentangeli immigrated to the United States. During his time in New York, he had a mistress and sent her children to live in Sicily with his brother Vincenzo.
Like any good politician, Vito builds his power through a positive attitude. He offers his help to people in exchange for future favors. He also offers his landlord Roberto favors, but insists on doing it as a courtesy. This is a good way to get what he wants and to avoid confrontation. But Vito does not tell Clemenza about his plans. His wife does not resent the fact that she is no longer a part of Vito’s life.
While Vito has always been a loyal and devoted husband to Don Ciccio, he became concerned about the safety of his family when he went to visit his mother and kill the old man. Don Ciccio had a strong bond with Pentangeli, and he wanted to protect his family by any means necessary. Then, Michael sends a gangster to kill Roth in public, and Pentangeli dies in prison.
A similarity between Michael and Vito’s life and the events of Don Ciccio’s death can also be seen in the way they deal with their families. The gangsters want to protect their families, and Michael, who is not an exception, is no different. He does not tolerate disobedience and punishes those who do not obey him.
Vito’s relationship with Mikey Ciccio
Michael has doubts about Vito’s loyalty after he sacrificed everything for his family. He wonders whether he could trust his son again, but the answer may surprise him. Ultimately, Michael will have to decide whether he should follow the rules of a mobster or betray his family. As with any other relationship, Vito’s death will be a turning point for both Michael and Michaely.
Mikey and Vito had very different expectations for each other. They were born in different eras. Michael and Vito grew up in the first half of the 20th century, when enemies would lay down their guns to spend Easter together or celebrate Christmas. During the First World War, men would share cigarette breaks and drinks. However, the Second World War was a different story, full of guns and death. These two factors shaped Michael’s view of Vito and his relationship with Mikey.
The two men had very different views on life. Vito was born as an orphan to Italian immigrants and had lived happily in the U.S. for many years. He eventually passed the family business on to his son, Michael. In the meantime, he had lost Santino, a son he had never fully met. But he never lost his love for Michael. Mikey was more impulsive and manipulative than Vito, and was even more impulsive when Vito became incapacitated.
In the movie, Vito witnesses two murders in a matter of minutes, and his mother begs Don Ciccio to spare him, and he rejects her. He fears that Vito will seek revenge. This prophecy is fulfilled in the film. As Don Ciccio dies, Vito fulfills the prophecy. A dark-skinned woman pulls a knife out of her funeral dress and places it to Don Ciccio’s throat. Eventually, Vito spies Don Ciccio, but she does so in private, despite their warnings.
About The Author
Scarlett Aguilar is an infuriatingly humble troublemaker. She's always up for a good time, and loves nothing more than reading evil books and playing typical video games. Scarlett also writes for fun, and finds everything about outer space fascinating. She's proud of her work, but would never brag about it - that's just not her style.