Honor in Italian culture means you don't do anything to disgrace your family. In 'The Sopranos' it's OK to cheat and steal as long as you don't do it to the boss.
Obviously a show like 'The Sopranos' sustains some of the regular stereotypes. I don't view the show as a serious portrayal of Italian Americans, but I think it leaves too much room for misinterpretation.
People can identify with someone taking the law into their own hands. There's a sense of self-empowerment to it. I think that's why people continue to romanticize the Mafia.
This website focuses on proverbs in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages, and some parts including the links below have not been translated to English. They are mainly FAQs, various information and webpages for improving the collection.
This website focuses on proverbs in the Swedish, Danish and Norwegian languages, and some parts including the links below have not been translated to English. They are mainly FAQs, various information and webpages for improving the collection.