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Fathers of Power, Sons of Tragedy: Ivan the Terrible and Vito Corleone

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Fathers of Power, Sons of Tragedy  Ivan the Terrible Ivan IV , also known as Ivan the Terrible, was the first Tsar of Russia. Reigning from 1547 to 1584, his reign was characterized by centralization and expansion of administration. But it was also filled with extreme violence and paranoia. Ivan's growing suspicion of those around him leads to an era of terror. and culminated in the tragic death of his own son, Ivan Ivanovich, in a fit of rage. Vito Corleone: otherwise known as Don Corleone , was a mobster who rose from humble beginnings to create a powerful crime family in New York. Known for his intelligence, loyalty, and instincts, Vito strives to protect his family from danger. However, the world of crime and violence he controls causes his sons to become involved in it. This ultimately leads to the ruthless murder of his firstborn, Sonny. Power and Control The first tsar of Russia Ivan the Terrible centralized power and expanded the Russian Empire through aggressive milit...