The Sicilian | Topics for Discussion & Projects

The Sicilian Topics for Discussion

Who are the Friends of the Friends? How did the organization originate and why?

How did Turi become a bandit? What incident sent him and Aspanu into the hills?

What is it that made Turi a popular bandit? Why were so many people willing to help him?

How does Turi view his battle with Don Croce? What does Don Croce offer Turi after his meeting with the Mafia chiefs? Why doesn't Turi accept?

What was Turi's Testament? Why was it so important? How did Michael Corleone come to possess it?

What happened at Portella della Ginestra? What was its significance?

Why isn't Turi's Testament ever published? Why does this upset Michael?