I think all the members of Passione have defining traits about them that set them apart from
the standard gangsters and gang leaders, but Mista is an interesting case.
I believe that Mista’s case is that he embodies what we’ve known for gangsters and he amplifies
it to a great degree.
One of the huge things that represents the gangsters are their independence and how they
stand against the rest of the world.
Most will share connections on strife they’ve faced in their life and it contributes to
the unity of the gang, but they will not miss a chance to define themselves when given it.
Of course, the group is going to follow behind Bruno, but when there’s shaky decision making
at hand, everyone is free to offer up any ideas.
Giorno does so, and Mista follows him, being the only one going with.
The decision made by Giorno is one of pressure and getting straight into the action, and
that decision making is something Mista can resonate with.
But while their priorities stand in front of them, Mista goes with his own best interest
and instead feeds his stand instead of immediately focusing on the enemy to come.
Mista knows himself and his stand the best, and knows that if he was to flake out on feeding
time then that would most likely end up messing with the mission since they aren’t fed.
He also makes it a point to do the best thing of the situation even if it involves going
solo for a bit when group work is a lot more favored.
This independence makes a lot of sense because being one on his own isn’t anything new
to Mista and can take care of himself pretty well.
While simple, he isn’t stupid.
Another thing that gangsters do represent is humanity, and I understand people will
be confused but when you notice people like Bruno for their past and how they act now,
you know that they’re usually for the people.
I could get into the whole, they’re the first line of defense against the government
when the government starts slacking, but this isn’t V for Vendetta or something and everyone
already knows we live in a society.
Mista shows his humanity to his stand, his group, and in his past which I won’t get
into because of spoilers.
There’s a huge amount of care that he gives in all of those.
Then there’s all the fear we see Misa exude.
Mostly, it’s his tetraphobia which is connected to his superstitious beliefs.
He’s also one to be extremely overwhelmed when it comes to pressure.
And while he’s smart enough to find work-arounds, his character is one to attempt going 110%
more than anything.
Though my favorite trait of Mista has to be his wrath against others, Zucchero being the
perfect example here.
His interrogation against him is some of the most brutal ways of interrogation I seen aside
from stuff like Batman when he’s entirely pissed and even then, they’re out here burning
his eye like it’s an anthill.
The actions themselves are major, but my biggest takeaway from this is the tone of voice by
Mista.
This sense of confidence, position, and just all around “I’m above you” attitude
is amazing.
And he does this before and after the torture dance, just completely playing around with
Zucchero’s life.
“Line from Mista to Zucchero about confessing” That’s that
good shit.
You know how cruel you have to be to do this type of stuff and then proceed to dance along
with doing this.
That’s some of the most bizarre stuff I’ve ever heard of and I love it to death.
Wrapping this altogether.
Mista has to be the most gangster out of the group, I mean you obviously have Bruno being
the best example of an ideal gangster leader.
Then there’s the many types of gangsters portrayed in media and I could for sure line
up the other members in a later v