Motif of the door

 Symbolism is being used numerous times in "The Godfather." One example is the door. Door has been used various time in "The Godfather" so we can get an idea that the director did it in purpose to help audience's understanding on many things.

 Door has been used as a transition between the life of mafia and the life of normal person. All the clandestine meeting or dreadful incidents were happened inside, but somethings that are pleasant and delightful had occurred outside. For example, horrendous scenes of Luca Brasi getting stabbed in the hand and discovering dead horse's head were all happened indoor, but delightful scenes, such as a wedding for Vito Corleone's son was held outdoor. The events that held inside were all related to business of mafia, but conversely, outdoor events weren't.

Door represents many other things, but I think the transition between the life of mafia and the life of normal person is the main theme. The other meanings would probably appear as the movie continues and I'm looking forward to see them.

Who's the hero of the Godfather?

   In the movie "The Godfather," Vito Corleone is the hero. It's hard to distinguish who's the hero yet because story haven't been developed much, however, we can make an assumption by the symbols and allusions. I think the hero is Vito Corleone because of the following reasons.
1. The word 'Justice'
2. Called as the godfather
3. dictionary meaning of hero: "the chief male character in a book, play, or movie, who is typically identified with good qualities."
 
   The common thing about the other heros and Don (Vito Corleone) is that they all give people a justice. In the beginning of the movie. Bonasera came to him and said "I ask you for justice." By this line, we can predict that Don is on the side of 'good.'

   It's hard to believe that Don (Vito Corleone) is a hero, because he's the leader of the mafia, but it's true due to the evidences. He's a powerful character who is identified with good qualities by using his power for the justice rather than making a profit, which is why people call him the godfather.