Before I begin it's been a while since I've added another analysis of The Sopranos I want to express sadness in James Gandolfini's untimely death is 2013. There was something about the way his eyes expressed themselves in every episode of The Sopranos that brought life to the role of Tony Soprano. The eyes expressed sadness, fear, regret, concern and love. It's possible that the very emotions he brought to the role didn't line up with what we think of a sociopath. It might have not been completely honest. But, without that the show would have never been a success. We all loved the character of Tony Soprano, warts and all. That is because James Gandolfini brought a sense of perverted humanity to Tony Soprano.
Thank you James...
When I watched this episode again with an eye towards my goal of uncovering the wisdom of the Sopranos I thought this one where the gang visits Italy would be packed full of revelations. But, I felt a little like Paulie looking for a connection to the land of his ancestors. I felt there should be more. I'm wondering could that have actually been the plan all along? Noooo...It can't be. But, then again the show is genius.
There was a lot going on in this episode. Tony and his crew go to Italy to meet with an important connected man to discuss selling stolen vehicles. However, he ends up having to deal with a woman who is now the boss. It's difficult at first but Tony finally manages to accept dealing with a woman. He was even able to draw a line between pleasure and business by refusing her advances. Although I'm more than certain he would have liked to have had a romp with our lady boss he knew it was better to "not shit where he eats".
Paulie is meanwhile trying to feel at home in Italy. He is trying desperately to feel like he belongs. He is almost giddy with excitement about being in Italy. But, the natives aren't having any of it...they spurn him constantly. It's not until he hires a prostitute who might be from where his family once lived that he feels some bond with Italy. Paulie's experience reminds me of someone going on vacation to some supposed exciting locale only to find it really disappointing.
Christopher was there. But, his role was wasted being, well, wasted.
Meanwhile back a home in New Jersey Janice visits Carmella and begins to blast her for being with Tony when she is so smart. Carmella turns it back on her because of her involvement with Richie. Wisdom - It is said that you criticize in others the exact characteristics and/or actions of yourself.
Pussy is dealing with his deceptions. As an F.B.I. informant he has become so self involved that he is not there for his wife when she needs him. At one point his wife calls Carmella and tells her that back when Pussy reappeared after having been missing for quite a while a part of her wished he was dead. When Tony walked back into the house and said he was home the look on Carmella's face seemed to say that a part of her too wishes Tony was dead.
Pussy, in an effort to prevent another associate from revealing that he was at a party store with an F.B.I. agent he ruthlessly killed him. There was a cover story for the agent. It's quite possible that no one would have caught on to Pussy. But, he took extreme measures to be sure that it didn't get out.
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