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Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/06/03 07:19 PM
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In one sentence or less, sum up the main strength and weakness of each of the characters below: MichaelStrength: Can play his enemies like a violin. Weakness: Too unforgiving and power-obsessed. TomStrength: Loyalty. Weakness: Irish (with regard to being an effective consigliere). SonnyStrength: Fearlessness. Weakness: He has excess of his strength--which got him killed. FredoStrength: He can run a casino. Weakness: Easily manipulated--the total opposite of Michael. VitoStrength: Manipulative power. Weakness: Underestimates the enemy. Feel free to add other characters. Mick
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/06/03 07:28 PM
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Hyman Roth Strength: Manipulative, Smart, Cunning. Weakness: Underestimating, revengful (Moe Greene)
"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" -Micheal Corleone
"Suck it up, take the fall, do the time. That makes you what you are, that makes you who you are." -John Gotti
"you heard of the new chinese godfather? He made em an offer they couldnt understand" -Corrado Soprano
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/06/03 08:13 PM
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Actually Cosa Nostra, with Sonny it wasn't his strength, i think it was his anger that did him in.
Clemenza Strengths: Thorough, doesn't get carried away Weakness: His size
Tessio Strengths: Smarter of the Caporegimes Weaknesses: Too greedy
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"Tonight, The Crazyman family settles its accounts. Monkey and Strawboy, those lil amatuer artist f*cks. they've been screwing with us since the beginning. F*ck'em. Izabela, my ex-g/f, Tracey will pay her a visit, at her home. Ruben, take a train to Holman, light a candle for professor Nyman."
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/06/03 11:30 PM
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Vito (Weakness) (From the novel):
"I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I have spoiled them."
(After Sonny's out-of-line comment to Sollozzo about the "Tattaglis guaranteeing their investment")
"Difficult....not impossible"
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/07/03 12:06 AM
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Maybe this is just from a female's point of view, but what about Connie? In GF she was weak, whimpering, dependent, a punching bag for Carlo. By GFIII she conquered all those weaknesses becoming independent, strong and somewhat controlling, making her, I think, the only character in GF to "change" to such an extreme no?? (with the exception of Michael who changed from nice college boy, to cold blooded killer) TIS
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/07/03 01:33 AM
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great point TIS, on the Connie thing.
Vito's strength: compassion, life's early tragedy (shaped and i think made a big impact)
Tom's weakness: lack of stength
Fredo's strength: sensitivity, loving nature Fredo's weakness: insecurity, low self esteem
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/07/03 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: Maybe this is just from a female's point of view, but what about Connie?
In GF she was weak, whimpering, dependent, a punching bag for Carlo.
By GFIII she conquered all those weaknesses becoming independent, strong and somewhat controlling, making her, I think, the only character in GF to "change" to such an extreme no?? (with the exception of Michael who changed from nice college boy, to cold blooded killer)
TIS Yes, TIS, good point. Also, what about Kay? The loving, silent wife of Michael--who, as you said, changed the most throughout the film. Because of her husband changing from college boy to murderer, Kay also had to change, and in the end she perhaps caused Michael the most unhappiness. In a way, she was Michael's biggest enemy (except for himself). So, Connie's strength: She knows when to go with the flow and when not to (she was tright in trying to stop Sonny going after Carlo, and also made the right move in returning to the family in Part II. Her weakness: Vouches too much for others--pleading with others for Carlo, and then later for Vincent. Kay: Strength: Is the silent puppeteer of her children's futures. Weakness: Overestimates her power over Michael during Part II. Mick
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/07/03 07:43 PM
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Moe Green Weakness: Should've let Michael buy him out Woltz: Strength:Runs a studio Weakness: should've gave Johnny the part with out getting Vito involved
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/08/03 03:37 AM
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Tessio: [strength] Knows the good restaurants. [weakness] Can't hang his hat in Brooklyn.
I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/08/03 03:41 AM
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johnny ola
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Johnny Fontaine: [strength] Good singer and got friends jobs in Las Vegas. [weakness] Not welcomed at Frank Sinatra's house for dinner.
I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/08/03 10:42 AM
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Sollozzo Strength: Good with the knife, but only in matters where he has a reasonable grievance.
Weakness: Hired REAL crappy hit men.
McClusky Strength: Mean right hook. Weakness: Liked his veal too much
"Leave the gun. Take the cannolis."
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/08/03 12:34 PM
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johnny ola
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Enzio the Baker: [strength] good friend and knows how to pickout nice flowers. [weakness] squeaky shoes.
I love my Chrysler and tuna fish sandwiches.
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/09/03 05:44 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: <strong> Maybe this is just from a female's point of view, but what about Connie?
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Re: Strengths and Weaknesses
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12/21/03 10:22 PM
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Kay strength: can make anyone feel bad for her
Weakness: doesnt get wat is going on (when michael is explaining about the band leader)
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