Why did Michael Corleone become Don?

Michael deeply loved his first wife Apollonia, despite their short marriage. Her assassination (which was meant for him) ultimately transformed him into the hardened man he was. This thirst for revenge also led him to even use his own family for these murders.

Why was Michael Corleone considered a war hero?

During World War II, he fights in the Pacific War, and is wounded in battle. For his bravery, he received a battlefield commission to the rank of Lieutenant, and was awarded the Silver Star and the Navy Cross. He was discharged as a captain of Marines after V-J Day in the fall of 1945.

Is Tom Hagen dead?

In The Godfather’s Revenge, Tom Hagen is murdered by Nick Geraci in 1964.

What happened to Michael Corleone’s consigliere?

Don Michael Corleone receives visitors. A few years after the move to Nevada, Michael, now in his mid-thirties, named Clemenza as consigliere and head of the family’s New York operations. Clemenza died of a supposed heart attack, and was replaced by longtime family friend and soldier Frank Pentangeli.

How does Michael Corleone prove he is not a man to be underestimated?

At the beginning of The Godfather Part II, Michael has full control over the family’s business, and he proves he is not a man to be underestimated. This is something that Senator Geary learns pretty quickly after trying to extort, then insulting Michael.

Was Vito Corleone innocent in the godfather?

Vito Corleone was not an innocent man. He murdered and intimidated, as was necessary in his line of business. However, The Godfather Part II gives insight into this man and how his son Michael betrayed everything he stood for. Vito became the criminal he was all to protect his family.

Does Michael Corleone learn anything from Godfather Part 3?

In Godfather Part III, fans see an older and frailer Michael. He is also riddled with guilt for the things he did. However, he doesn’t seem to learn much from his mistakes. When he looks to retire, he eventually names Vincent, the illegitimate son of Sonny Corleone, as the new head of the family.