L'EMIGRANTE
COMMENT: is there a MINOR character (anyone but PEPPINO and ROSITA) you found particularly appealing in this film? Who? Explain the reasons of you choice, but please, don't re-tell the whole story.
REPLY: reply to a comment about a character that did nothing for you.
Pamela, is a drunk party-girl socialite that really takes a liking to Pippolo. She is a misguided and materialistic girl and represents a lot of the ideals of America in contrast to sweet Italian folk singer; Rosita. This was a wake up call for Pippolo on the society he so desperately wanted to be apart of. Pamela keeps trying to get Pipplo's attention and sex but he only wants Rosita. This also highlights the immense disappoint many characters in the film face throughout the story. she is rejected continuously just like the protagonist is from the jobs. Pamela is a funny and tragic character which is why she was my favorite minor character.
ReplyDeleteI felt as though Pamela did nothing for me throughout this story. At points she could be seen as funny, but I think she was just looking for too much attention, and towards the end found her to be rather annoying. But I do agree in the factor that she was a good wake up call for Peppino, especially because he desperately needed one.
Deleteinitially i felt nothing for her and questioned why she was even in the movie. she did nothing for the plot and just distracted peppino and almost got him killed. but whatyou say makes total sense and i see her differently now so thank you for that.
DeleteA minor character I felt was appealing was the Don. He was a very sneaky man, hiding the death of Peppino’s father from him, and even was going to kill him towards the end when Peppino confronted him. When you picture the stereotypical head of an Italian mob, I feel as though the Don would be a good example as to what would come to everyones mind. But even through all this I found his character to be intriguing, and he kept drawing me into the story more and more.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the Don stood out to me as well. But now knowing that the Don had killed Peppino's father, it seemed as though the Don was almost remorseful towards Peppino. The Don definitely treated him well up until the confrontation, but it seemes that self-preservation always wins out in the end.
DeleteA minor character that I appreciated was Toni. He resembled the anarchists that were forming in New York City at the time. It put the movie in a historical and geographical context, which made the movie more believable. He also provided comedic relief and was just a sweet character whose ending is bittersweet.
ReplyDeleteA minor character that I appreciated was Toni. He resembled the anarchists that were forming in New York City at the time. It put the movie in a historical and geographical context, which made the movie more believable. He also provided comedic relief and was just a sweet character whose ending is bittersweet.
ReplyDeleteI found Toni to be an appealing character because of his loyalty to Peppino. He helped Peppino escape from the police when they tried to arrest him for "killing" Don. He was always Peppino's true friend and his wish was to die in the arms of a beautiful woman. He eventually dies with his wish fulfilled, which made me happy. He also showed honor and bravery when he unselfishly told Peppino to leave him to die as he escaped the police.
ReplyDeleteA minor character that appealed to me in this film would have to be Ralph. I found his rise to power very interesting and didn't think he would be one to murder Don. At the beginning of the film, although he had alot of power of his own, he listened to the orders that the Don gave him. It also was kind of cool that once he killed Don he basically inherited all of his power, he was able to get someone to shoot at Peppino as well as help get Peppino out of prison. It shows how the jealousy characteristic has changed his character through out the film.
ReplyDeleteThe Don definitely stood out to me, mostly because now that I know the true fate of Peppino's father, it seems to me that once the Don understood Peppino's purpose for coming to America he felt remorseful. The Don had treated Peppino very well, letting him go after beating his men in a fight and even letting him work for the mob. However, when Peppino confronted him, all that was on his mind was self-preservation and was fully prepared to kill him. It seems that we were duped just as much as Peppino was, and the true nature of the crime boss was revealed.
ReplyDeleteThe minor character I found appealing would be Toni the Anarchist. Everybody has that one crazy friend who's unpredictable in both good and bad ways, and thats Toni, you couldn't predict his next move, meal, or setting he'd be in. What was interesting about Toni was probably his beliefs and his ability to do anything at any given moment like sell his teeth for money. He stood against the government and was one of those crazy radicals people have no clue why but cheer for and Toni's one of those.
ReplyDeleteI liked Toni the most out of all the minor characters. he in my eyes was the epitome of desperation as an italian in america. even though the things he did could be seen as callous and antagonistic. he did every single thing to survive. Nobody easily and readily pulls their teeth out unless they really need money, i cant think of a poverty stricken person today that i know of. to do that is a real act of desperation
ReplyDeleteTony the Anarchist was a hilarious combination of both sad and desperate. He takes his life into his own hands - by protesting, by knocking his own teeth out. He actively seeks a better life even if his actions will ultimately lead him towards failure. Although, throughout the film, I couldn't help but think that he resigns to his fate of poverty. He protests things he doesn't care about and what he knows will land him in jail. He destroys his own face - hoping that when he gets rich, he will able to buy new teeth. Except I don't truly believe he believes that this will ever happen in his life. He laments over women not wanting to kiss him and at the end, Peppino finds a woman who likes a toothless man. This is Tony's idea of a happy ending - toothless and in love. Once he has the woman, his dreams of being rich go out the window. I honestly believe Tony was the most likable character in the film due to his hilarity, ingenuity, as well as the tragedy of his own actions.
ReplyDeleteTony was a very interesting character. His comedic antics and foolish ways appealed to me. I enjoy a character that makes the audience laughs and also shows love such as in the end when he died.
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