Originally posted by Turnbull:
In the novel, Puzo makes a subtle point about Luca Brasi: that he chose to fear Vito Corleone. Evidently, Vito interceded on behalf of Filomena, the midwife who delivered his illegitimate son, who was afraid of Luca for the reasons stated in the novel. Vito approached Luca, and Luca evidently was sufficiently impressed with Vito to pledge his loyalty.
Not only that, Turnbull.
Luca was so desperate at that time being in jail, that he tried to kill himself. Vito arranged his release, so he had reason to be grateful to him.
