Closing Sequence The Godfather

Key Points Michael in his father’s office preparing to fly out to Nevada Medium CU of M in his father’s chair as he listens to Connie’s accusations. Shows lack of emotion on his face. Chair symbolises power: Michael has taken over his father’s position.

Dialogue DIALOGUE: “Don’t ask me about my business, Kay” M answers K’s question but lies Contrast with his openness and honesty at the wedding. Shows M’s now willing to lie to his wife.

Key Points After M has convinced Kay, she fixes a drink outside the office. Over-the-shoulder shot from Kay’s perspective. Reminds us of the opening scene. Parallels between the two scenes: music, kissing of hands, the lighting, mise-en-scene of the office. LOW-KEY LIGHTING: gloomy. Michael’s men kiss his hand and call him ‘Don Corleone’. Shows Michael has totally replaced his father as the Don. Kissing hand, symbolic of M’s power. NON-DIEGETIC MUSIC: the ominous main theme from the opening returns. FRAMING: Michael shuts the door on Kay. Door is symbolic. M is shutting Kay out of his life. It divides the outside world from the heart of the mafia world. M is now fully embedded in that mafia world now.