This paper examines the structural design of the book, "The Godfather," by Mario Puzo. The author details how the
narrative
structure of the novel leads to many of the
difficulties that readers of the novel will face. Some of the problems include difficulties in how the author of the novel can make his audience somewhat understanding and sympathetic to the character of Michael Corleone and the violence that is associated with the crime family. The theme of moral conflict and inner turmoil is found throughout the novel and unlike other books about the Mafia it is told solely from the perspective of the
criminals, from the inside, not from the outside looking in. The author feels that the manner in which this material is presented forces individual readers to grapple with the questions and disturbing moral issues raised by this novel.