This specific shot within The Godfather is filled with the classic theme of Fatalism, as well as Paranoia and confusion as to what's going on. The scene is framed beautifully off centre to create the disorientating feel to the audience, as they can also see the convention of the mirror reflection, where the theme of death is ever present from the prositute. The dead prostitute's face is also facing Senator Geary as if accusing him, creating an enigma code for the audience. Furthermore, the conventional character of prostitution is present within this film. The desk lamp casts a warm eery glow on Senator Geary. The character of Senator Geary can link to that of L.A. Confidential where the policemen (people of authority) get involved with the prostitutes.
His facial expression shows he is weak, and the fact he is shirtless implies he is vulnerable, however the audience don't feel any sympathy for him as it's his actions which brought the situation about. His corruption and confusion has caused the inevitable death of the prostitute of the innocent woman, and isolated him. Later on in the movie, the recurring theme of a power struggle where power gets the better of Michael Corleone.
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