Cristina,
Mama Corleone, reminds me so much of my Grandmother she was in her own little domestic world too!
She was a Child married to a (Man)- both from Italy!
My Mother remembers her words.....I do & say what i am told...she knew what was expected of her or else!She knew when to turn a blind eye too! my Grandfather was all she had - Sad to say!
I agree with Don, back in the day that is how it was!