What is comparison between The Godfather and Machiavelli?

Answer 1

Machiavelli is famous for writing "The Prince," a book about how to be the best possible leader. In the book, Machiavelli pretty much says that in order to be a successful prince, or in The Godfather's case a mob boss, you must not let your morals or personal life get in the way of your decision making. It gets deeper than that and you really have to read the book to get the idea. The Godfather is a good prince according to Machiavelli, because he doesn't let family get in the way of business, and he doesn't base his decisions on morals; "It's just business."

Answer 2

"The Godfather" and Machiavelli's "The Prince" both explore themes of power, authority, and manipulation. While "The Prince" offers guidance on how a ruler can maintain power through ruthless tactics, "The Godfather" depicts a powerful mafia family employing similar strategies to maintain control in their criminal empire. Both works highlight the complexities of wielding power and the moral dilemmas that arise from the quest for dominance.