Very good! I do think that the show is not entirely in support of therapy however. I think it illustrates throughout the hollowness and disconnect of the relationship between therapist and patient, not between Tony and Melfi but certainly in all other cases of therapy (Melfi’s Jewish therapist who is self centric and meadow’s therapist who is hedonistic). I think Tony and Melfi are supposed to demonstrate the need for genuine human connection beyond social performance which Tony requires of himself at all times even with his family (maybe even because of it). Also Tony’s treatment is even declared a failure by Melfi her self by the end of the show, at least in the world of psychiatry even though it is clear Tony is improving.
Hmm, those are some good points. I always viewed Melfi’s therapy as sort of more comedy not so important. Again, I haven’t gotten the chance to watch the last few episodes, but I think Tony’s treatment is a failure because of Tony, not because of Therapy. Which… I guess still makes it a failure.
Great synopsis on the little details of Sopranos. Adding onto your point about the quote from Tony regarding the mafia being soldiers; it was somewhat honorable in their era, the 80s 90s they rarely messed with those who weren’t in their business, they really couldn’t anymore with the agencies and all. The significance of their religious views and this notion shouldn’t be understated. The ethos of live by the sword die by the sword kept their operation going for longer than it should’ve otherwise. Also I am psych major read Nietzsche and Jung.
Section you forgot to mention how HOT CARMELA WAS. She was so bad😭😭, not any of that mommy dom latinx fvggot shit, she was a very pretty woman and I enjoyed her relation and mirroring of Tony.
Very good! I do think that the show is not entirely in support of therapy however. I think it illustrates throughout the hollowness and disconnect of the relationship between therapist and patient, not between Tony and Melfi but certainly in all other cases of therapy (Melfi’s Jewish therapist who is self centric and meadow’s therapist who is hedonistic). I think Tony and Melfi are supposed to demonstrate the need for genuine human connection beyond social performance which Tony requires of himself at all times even with his family (maybe even because of it). Also Tony’s treatment is even declared a failure by Melfi her self by the end of the show, at least in the world of psychiatry even though it is clear Tony is improving.
Hmm, those are some good points. I always viewed Melfi’s therapy as sort of more comedy not so important. Again, I haven’t gotten the chance to watch the last few episodes, but I think Tony’s treatment is a failure because of Tony, not because of Therapy. Which… I guess still makes it a failure.
Great synopsis on the little details of Sopranos. Adding onto your point about the quote from Tony regarding the mafia being soldiers; it was somewhat honorable in their era, the 80s 90s they rarely messed with those who weren’t in their business, they really couldn’t anymore with the agencies and all. The significance of their religious views and this notion shouldn’t be understated. The ethos of live by the sword die by the sword kept their operation going for longer than it should’ve otherwise. Also I am psych major read Nietzsche and Jung.
Section you forgot to mention how HOT CARMELA WAS. She was so bad😭😭, not any of that mommy dom latinx fvggot shit, she was a very pretty woman and I enjoyed her relation and mirroring of Tony.
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