About Tony:
Comparing Tony and Manny with the former gang boss Frank, it can be seen that his success comes from being arrogant and paranoid, decisive and fierce, and paranoia also dooms his tragic direction - the fateful ending of the gangsters. He is a representative of the "American Dream" who dares to act, believes that wealth is created by himself, and has a strong personal free will, which is evident by his criticism of Cuba and the Communist Party. It is also because of his not very noble background that his extreme desire for money and power made him successful. The turning point of the tragic tone of the whole film began when he saw the spaceship with the words "The world is yours" written on it. In the following episodes, the director no longer showed Tony's bold and sharp side, but began to focus on portraying his arrogance, Suspect.
The factor that caused his destruction is also very simple - family. Because of the absence of his father and the alienation of his mother in the process of growing up, his cognitive impairment of sexuality, and his special affection for his sister are the catalysts that eventually lead him to the road of no return. This can also be seen from the fact that he first courted Iviana and asked her "Do you like children" and "I want you to be my child's mother". It can be seen that in his heart, he hopes to have a complete family. The role of the father, which is also the direct reason why he failed in the assassination of the drug dealer. Tony's betrayal fell alone under "The world is yours", which is not only the overthrow of the kingdom he built up, but also the end of the American dream. Even though Tony's anti-social French impulses are generally not accepted by universal values, the screenwriter arranged for him to set up his family's previous relationship, so that he can gain understanding and sympathy from the audience. Because only those who lack love yearn for what is destined to be unavailable - the love of all, or respect. It can be said that Tony is Citizen Kane and also Gatsby.
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