Volume CXLIII - "The Godfather: The Honor That Enslaves"
Key Themes:
- The false mythology of honor through loyalty to destructive codes
- Performance of strength vs. authentic power
- How The Godfather created a blueprint for toxic masculinity disguised as tradition
Main Arguments:
- The film teaches men to mistake control for strength and intimidation for respect
- True masculine strength makes others capable, not dependent
- Vito Corleone's ending reveals the emptiness of power without love
Takeaway: Real honor is loyalty to truth and coherence, not blind adherence to codes written by others.