Why does no one want to talk to the police? What do they think will happen if they do?

Do you think the mafia is real? Do you think the mafia killed Colasberna, the Little Priest, or Nicolosi?

Why do people have such romantic ideas of Sicily? What role does this play in the carrying out of justice?

What sort of man is Don Arena? Do you think he got what he deserved?

What would you do in Captain Bellodi's situation? Could he have handled matters in a better way?

What are some of the differences between Sicilians and mainland Italians?

How does Italy's history of fascism tie into the story? Which do you think is better for a country, to be run by a fascist government, or to be run by the mafia?

Compare and contrast the characters of Bellodi and Don Arena...