29: Would You Sell Your Soul to Save Your Family? (THE GODFATHER II)

Lost Justice
Written By Derrick Hatch

"For what does it profit a man to gain the world and forfeit his soul?" (Mark 8:36). For Michael Corleone in THE GODFATHER II, lost justice comes in the form of vengeance. His unwillingness to forgive hardens his heart and turns everyone against him. Based on his tragic downfall, we outline the path to ruin, and how to avoid falling into the same pitfalls. Joining our conversation is acclaimed television screenwriter Kyle Arrington. 

  • Introduction (0:00)

  • How Contexts Shape Us (3:48)

  • Analyzing Michael Corleone: Control At All Cost (15:31)

  • The Importance of Empathy (26:51)

  • The Path Towards Forfeiting Your Soul (38:10)

  • Conclusion (55:46)

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