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Assignment:
Write a essay that examines the beginnings of the Sicilian mafia and evaluates the film The Leopard. analysis should address the following items and follow all specifications:
Introduce argument. Read all the questions in order to be able to summarize the points you will be making. You may wish to do this section last.
Explain Dickie's perspective on the genesis of the Sicilian mafia in terms the of historical, political, and economic circumstances that enabled the early mafia to be born and flourish. Mention the early illegal activities of the Mafia.
Identify the central theme of the film The Leopard by Visconti, then discuss the significance of the main characters in the film. Analyze at least three of the characters from the list below:
-- Prince Don Fabrizio Salina
-- Tancredi Falconieri
-- Don Calogero Sedara
-- Angelica Sedara
-- Father Pirrone
Select at least two artistic aspects of the film from the list below and explain how they advance the film's story. Apply the concepts you learned in Module 1: Reading Films a Primer in your analysis, and incorporate Renga's ideas about the film:
-- cinematography (lighting, framing, composition, camera motion, camera angles, depth of field, zoom, focus, color)
-- exterior and interior sets
-- acting
-- costumes
-- sound
-- editing
Conclude your paper by briefly summarizing what you have written about
End with a Works Cited page referencing all sources used in your research and in-line citations.