Talk:Tony Soprano
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[edit] Main Character Status
Appeared as a star in every episode of the show to date. Included in HBOs character list. Definite main character. -Opark77
[edit] Nickname?
I heard in a radio interview recently with the actor who plays Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini, that he himself refers to the character as Tony "the power" Soprano when on the set. Did anyone else hear this interview or has a source on the set?
[edit] Distant relationship with two children?
The article says as of 01/01/06: "...a very distant relationship with his two children, Meadow and Anthony, Jr.". Am I the only one begging to differ on this? elpincha 17:10, 1 January 2006 (UTC)
- Yeah... that doesn't sound right. Would it be a "complicated" or "troubled" relationship? Or is it even that atypical for your modern family? --W.marsh 18:03, 1 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Dream State
I appreciate the link. I think there are multiple explanations that work, though--the Ledger guy is not Chase. To me the fact that no one's suffering suggests it's not really purgatory. Purgatory for Catholics is not a house party. That said, I understand your POV and left it in.
- From that article: "I, frankly, would not call those (episode two scenes) dreams," he (Chase) said Tim April 3, 2006 - 17:07
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- That's interesting, but I don't think it could not be a dream and still not be purgatory.
To me, the fact that he was apparently a lawn furniture salesman--something he alluded to multiple times in early sessions with Melfi--suggests that this what his life might have been like sans org crime. So I left both versions in. Hope this compromise works.
[edit] Infidelity
I want to add something about Tony's extramaritial activities. It's one of his key personality traits. He displays a total lack of ability to be faithful to Carmela. Perhaps, something along the lines of: Tony is frequently unfaithful to his wife. His affairs and one-night stands and his inability to have been a source of conflict between Tony and Carmela, leading to a brief separation in their marriage. Affairs have included Mercedes saleswoman Gloria Trillo and Russian dancer Irina Peltsin. That's a little awkward. Can anyone do better? - Tim - 05:48 25 February 2006
- Not sure if I can do better, but I can add some information. In Season 5 Christopher Multisanti states that Tony has been "the biggest cooze-hound around" for the last few years, implying that he did not have as many affairs earlier in his marriage and the rampant infidelity was a relatively recent development.
- During the scene in the guest house in Whitecaps, Carmela runs down a list of times Tony has been unfaithful, extending back to when Meadow and AJ were kids.
[edit] Tony's IQ
Tony's IQ has never been revealed. He Told Johnny Sac that it was the same as Tony Blundetto's, to impress Johnny. It seems clear from his earlier conversation with Dr. Melfi about his cousin's IQ that Tony doesn't even understand the meaning of IQ scores, so, I deleted the reference to Tony S.' IQ —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 72.43.234.32 (talk • contribs).
- Feel free to remove it... but per WP:V we we really aren't supposed to draw conclusions from a primary source like a TV show, no matter how strongly we may believe it's the correct conclusion. We'd need a secondary source (say, a review of the episode) to fairly interpret why Tony said it. --W.marsh 14:19, 22 April 2006 (UTC)
- I disagree. He certainly understands the meaning of the IQ test, and he didn't tell Johnny that his IQ was the same as Tony B's. Tony B's IQ was reputed to be much higher than the '136' Tony Soprano revealed to Johnny Sack. Tony B's IQ was supposed to be in the 150's.-24.186.220.44 04:08, 23 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Tony's Quirks
I've added a section relating to Tony's quirks. For years I've marvelled at how Tony eats, moving the food around incessently with close miking to make the sound seem louder; showing how he is not at rest mentally. Wonder about the other quirks, war movies, etc...Lgreen 05:06, 11 May 2006 (UTC)
- Good job Lgreen, this is an interesting section. I notice an unregistered user has twice removed the section on Tony's sporting interest without offering a reason. Does anyone else have an opinion on this? If someone else feels it should stay in and it is removed again please could they revert it as I don't want to get into an edit war. If I am the only one interested then I'll let it go - but I don't recall writing it so someone else must have thought it important. --Opark 77 16:26, 24 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Tony's Mother
Why is there nothing in here about Tony's mother and how she tried to kill him? Lgreen 03:24, 12 May 2006 (UTC) Perhaps because you haven't written it yet!--Opark 77 09:35, 12 May 2006 (UTC)
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- I thought someone would say that...but I don't really recall the details... hate to put something in there that I know is going to have to be corrected. SorryLgreen 04:16, 15 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Tony's Faith
It seems clear, and has been pointed out to me that Tony is a Tradition Catholic vs. being one of faith. That being said, I notice that whether he has doubts about his faith or not, he always wears what appears to be a religious medal. I have been trying to find out what that medal depicts (a saint? Mary?) as it may have some symbolic significance.
certainly tony is a traditional catholic however in one episode it is suggested that he might actually be an atheist [he's talking to his shrink and goes through the whole thing of who can there be a god with all the stuff happening in the world the convesation started out being about his son who had started reading neitzche] this is met out with his agravation towards anyone who shows strong relegious faith especially if its his sister and before you say it, he pours just as much scorn on her when she becomes a evangelical christian as when shes a hindu. Unregistered text offender 14:55, 6 July 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Racist and homophobe
He is clearly both a racist and a homophobe, judging from his treatment of both Meadow's boyfriend and Vito. --DrBat 19:07, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
