Mafia/Gangster

The 1920’s was the most legendary era in gangster history. The mafias are not only a secret organization but also a criminal gang. They have numerous political and economical controls in society. They carried guns everywhere they went and always beware of the enemies. They became a vast criminal oriented society. The mafias grew stronger and larger every single day. They also started to expand in gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution in order to earn more money and became wealthy. They had influences many American people to followed them. Members of the unified organization were required to take an initiation oath which included five basic principles.

1. A code of silence - Never to "rat out" any mafia member. Never to divulge any mafia secrets, even if they were threatened by torture or death.
2. Complete obedience to the boss - Obey the boss's orders, no matter what.
3. Assistance - To provide any necessary assistance to any other respected or befriended mafia faction.
4. Vengeance - Any attacks on family members must be avenged. "An attack on one is an attack on all."
5. Avoid contact with the authorities.

The mafias in the United States first became active in the New York City, gradually progressing from small neighborhood operations in poor Italian ghettos to citywide and eventually international activities. Their reputations have become entrenched in American popular culture, and have been portrayed in movies, TV shows, books and video games. In The Great Gatsby, I believe Jay Gatsby was suspected of being a mafia or relate to the mafias and gangster because he was wealthy and had a friend who was a gambler. For our English class we haven’t finish reading the book yet, so let’s see whether if Jay Gatsby is one of the mafias and doing illegal business or he’s a good and truthful person.

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