3. Write at least 5 characteristics about the main character in Cinema Paradiso (Italian Movie)

The protagonist is Salvatore Di Vita, whose is a very lovable character, and the audience connects to him instantly. He is not just a simple character; he is very deep and complex, as far as psychology is concerned. Throughout the film, we experience his journey of life, we explore his character and throughout this film we learn about him. Toto is a hard working, passionate, loveable and very emotional character. In his childhood, we see him as a mischievous, hard working, fun loving and naughty boy who is lost in his own imaginative world. He finds films magical and is intrigued by them, and is willing to be a part of this magical creation. So to get closer to the films he tends to bond with Alfredo the projectionist at cinema paradiso. Due to his mischievous attitude, he is constantly scolded by his mother; He at one time nearly gets his little sister killed because of the burning of negatives that he collects from the Alfredo. But at heart the kid is pure and a very lovable character. One of the reasons why Alfredo himself generates fondness with Toto, one scene can be an example is that when, Toto is caught red handed by his mother as he leaves the cinema, and mother asks for the money. So Alfredo gives his mother the money to save him the scolding. He also considers Alfredo as a father figure, and is willing to even give his life for him and that is depicted by the scene where he risks his life to save Alfredo when the cinema is burning. As he grows up under the guidance of Alfredo, he becomes more mature. When he reaches his teens, we see a young enthusiastic and passionate Toto, who becomes even more bonded with Alfredo, and finds his first love. We see how passionate the character is about his first love, he even goes out and waits outside Elena’s window just like the Soldier story told by Alfredo. After losing faith in his beloved, he follows Alfredo’s advice and leaves town. This shows that he was determined to chase his dreams, even at the sacrifice of the past and his hometown. As he becomes an adult, he becomes a big shot director, we see transcendence of a fiery, emotional and enthusiastic teen Toto to a very mature person, who has learned a lot through experience. We can see by his face, that now he has learned a lot in life and when he returns to his home, he does feel a bit guilty about leaving his family and loved ones behind. But if he had not left, he might not have become the man he is today and compensations had to be made, he learned that life is that way.

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