Obviously, there are so many different aspects of the Sopranos that I'm not discussing. First, the writing and intricate plot twists, the absolutely well choreographed interplay of words that sometimes pop a wallop and sometimes just make you laugh. I should also acknowledge the homage the show does to so many excellent wise guy genre movies before it. Even the subtle humour from time to time, like real life, that brings a breath of humanity to a show that is seeped in underlying darkness. I believe what made the Sopranos ultimately so popular was how alike the characters and story lines were to us, the viewers. We don't pass judgement. We take what we can from the Sopranos and think about how it relates to us. It's really a story of us. All of us. What I'm reporting on here is not necessarily what you should do. Should you always act this calculating in your relations to others? Probably not. So, don't think of this is a real guide. It's more of how people really behave especially when they believe the mean always justifies the end. It's rather fitting then that these observations have turned quite Machiavellian in their scope. Fitting because Machiavelli, after all, was a good Italian.
This episode introduced dreams as a way of analyzing the lead character's many concerns. I believe dreams are our subconscious trying to work out our issues. So, even random dream sequences can have a deep meaning. They are seeped in metaphors that only you can unlock.
There has been one personality that has been discussed but not fully fleshed out yet that needs to be in order to continue. It's been mentioned before that some people no matter how hard you try will not be happy. Every time you attempt to do something nice for this person they counteract it with something negative. They are very dramatic and like to say they no longer wish to live. This person is toxic. If you can stay away from this person you should. Unfortunately for Tony it's his mother so what's he going to do?
All it takes is one thing to threaten to bring the entire house of cards down. It's important to respect that balance.
If you are in a power struggle that you can't resolve without serious consequences there is an alternative. Let the other person win. Okay, don't let them really win but make them think they won. Meanwhile the person really pulling the strings is you. It doesn't hurt too if you are creating a convenient diversion away from yourself and onto this person.
Often those around us can suffer second hand consequences of what we do and or say.
Never question the boss' leadership. Your job is to follow. Don't provide advice unless you are asked.
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