Il mito della mafia nel Padrino

Ilaria PARINI

Il mito della mafia nel Padrino

Ilaria PARINI

Dipartimento per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile e la Transizione Ecologica

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Abstract

The article examines how The Godfather differs from other Hollywood films in its portrayal of Italian-American mobsters, focusing on the characters’ language variety and especially on the use of euphemisms, which become a tool to characterize them. These iconic phrases have remained recognizable for over 50 years. The article also discusses the connection between the film’s characters and historical myths, highlighting the film’s legacy in popular culture.

Lingua originale	Inglese
Titolo della pubblicazione ospite	SUL MARE DI MEZZO Rotte mediterranee interdisciplinari
Editore	Mimesis Edizioni
Pagine	339-351
Numero di pagine	13
ISBN (stampa)	9791222328591
Stato di pubblicazione	Pubblicato - 2026

Keywords

The Godfather
characterization
euphemism
myth

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