Mafia! The Cosa Nostra! The Brotherhood of Evil!.......but brotherhood nonetheless...
Although, one of the most fearsome and ruthless outfit of organised crime in real life, Mafia, in the world of fiction and movie, however, has predominantly taken a rather positive attitude, not only have they actually taught values which takes a lifetime to learn, though not very moral every time, although practical no doubt, but have also lead to a life which may be lived in a sort of Code of Honour:
The Mafia teaches to be a true friend:
"I am ready to show my friendship first", although said with a slight touch of threat is, nonetheless, a phrase which may not be heard much these days.
The meaning of a responsible and caring family man:
"A man who does not take care of his family is not a true man", is not a phrase coming from a Sociologist, but a semi-literate Sicilian peasant who can cut your head off without batting his eyelids once.
The true spirit of professionalism:
"It's not business, it never was, everything is personal, that's what my father taught me" and "I shall make him an offer he can't refuse", this comes from a young mob lord taking over the family business.
Very important, Leadership:
"There are men in this world who go about demanding to be killed, such a man is a powerful weapon and the trick is to make yourself the only person in the world he truly desires NOT to kill him"
A Mafia Gang lord even gives his piece of specific philosophy:
"every man has but one destiny", now does that seem coming from a half educated murderer?
Discipline:
"Omerta".....need I say anymore?
And last but not the least, a thieving scheming murderous ruthless and cruel Mobster even gives his millions of readers and viewers a lesson in politeness?:
"I am just being reasonable."
For generations now, people have been stimulated by these stories, as they have found a strange sense of romance in these blood thirsty Criminal warlords. I find the Mafia tickles the imagination of the people. They are like the chivalrous knight errants of old but suited to meet the needs of the day.........now now don't get agitated!
I'll explain...
They belong to a secret order within their families; they have their own kingdoms to defend and their own king, minister and generals in Don, Consigliore and Capo Regimes respectively; their swords are their tommy guns and their horses an assortment of cars. They live in the world by their own code of honour and allow no one to go against that. They constantly, even by the way of forging treaties of such excellence and sophistication,which would shame many a statesman, strife for peace as only peace enables them to rule and earn well in their world.
Thus it comes to that, if the criminal aspect is left aside; Mafia, the ancient brotherhood of Sicily is, in fact a parallel world order which have taught millions how to live a life with courage and with their heads held high and how to be loyal and respectful to their loved ones.
No matter how cruel and ruthless these Mafiosos may be, one is thing certain that they have taught many of us an unique way of life, how to face our fears and work as a team and most importantly how to keep our heads cool.
The Great Don
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