Originally posted by Sicilian Babe:
I believe there's also a very strong message that every man has his destiny. Vito was a poor delivery boy, but became the most powerful don in NYC. Michael, who had planned a totally different future for himself, ends up filling his father's shoes.
that's a very interesting twist/theme, SB! initially, i would think that the theme was revenge, or family, but then, "destiny" does play a major part -- orphaned immigrant, Vito; and indifferent (to his father's business and life) Michael.
