He wouldn`t. Tom Hagen was well trained by Vito Corleone, the most powerful weapon Tom always had was the clever speech. This is about talking when it`s only neccesary and specific and short words, using the ambiguity and sarcasm if neccesary. Of course, Vincent doesn`t have that kind of skill.

I agree with Don Al DeBrando, his post perfectly echo's my impression of the scenario's outcome. Vincent went through a big transformation in GFIII, from an unsophisticated hoodlum who knew "certainly dressed for it" to a much more calm and sophisticated person, this is evident through his manner by the end. However, he was a hot headed individual at the beginning, brash and quick tempered. But he certainly learned. He had loved to Sophia's Character, pretty deep love, but he did give it up, which was the intelligent move. Now if he totally followed Michael's ways he would wait for Michael to die to have her, but that's neither here nor there. I think the key to his personality change is in this act. Why? Well because Sonny never overcame his temper. He didn't do the right thing and it was a fatal error, when he went after Carlo for the second time in GF1, in that case Sonny was ruled by emotion, but Vincent made the intelligent choice, which meant he conquered his battle, mind vs emotion or at least learnt how to keep it in check.

In that light, I feel Hagen would have been disapproving or apprehensive at first. I think by GFIII, he would have enough faith in Michael to trust his instinct and it would have been a subtle point, adding further depth to the story and intricacy... only if FFC choose Duvall over a staircase... WHY? WHY?

Hagen would have disapproved of Vincent. But he was the most loyal of family retainers. I think if Michael asked him to stay on with Vincent, he would have agreed. Plus, at his age by the time of GFIII (he'd have been almost 70), he really had no other career options.

I can see the reasoning behind both arguments "Tom for.." and Tom against.."

BUT remember... "preserving the family" is the goal at this point.... so I say Tom goes along and does ALL he can to help Vincent be successful(and to learn)

I really disliked the fact that Michael "passed on " the power of the family to Vincent.It was not a smart move and it just seemed "out of character" and lazy for Michael.As for my answer to this question: i believe Tom would have disapproved.

Who do you think that he should have passed it on to?

Tony Soprano

Im not sure if the rules of the mob allow this,but i think with time,Michael maybe couldeve trained and taught Connie to take the reigns.In part three it already shows how ruthless and cunning she can be.Also it would have been a fresh twist having a female "run" things.Just a thought.

And she could have made Mary her Consigliere!

And she could have made Mary her Consigliere!


[/quote]


Yeah then when MAry screwed up she could lose it and say "Your father had Hagen, look what I've got, you spoiled guinea brat!


(BTW is a "spoiled guinea brat" an italian sausage gone bad?)

I am trying to find out who killed the two hitmen in Part II that tried to kill Michael. It wasn't Fredo so who did it?

Try doing a search or scrolling down this Godfather Trilogy Thread. You'll find that this exact question has been asked and discussed many times over the years. As a matter of fact it was just recently discussed again right here in this thread.

Welcome to the boards.

LOL Fair enough,it might sound like a stupid idea but it was just something i pondered about once or twice.