Effects of Ancestral Culture and Upbringing

The House of Gucci explores how inner character is shaped by ancestral culture and family upbringing. The Gucci family members, as well as Patrizia, are of Italian descent. Their Tuscan heritage makes them proud, sometimes arrogant, individuals who treasure independence and bow to no one. Guccio displays his independent nature by leaving his birth family when it faces bankruptcy. He goes in search of his own fortune and learns from his experiences. His innate nature does not allow him to see the failure of the company as a demotion in his rank. When he returns, he supports the community as successful merchants are supposed to do. As a company, Gucci becomes a sought after place to work because of the way the company treats the workers.

Aldo’s Tuscan heritage drives his determination to grow the company. His arrogance makes him...