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You can see that question mark up above, and you probably understand why it's there. We never saw Tony Soprano die and the final moments of
The Sopranos didn't obviously suggest that he would perish. But, it is my belief that David Chase wanted us to believe that Tony did die. There have been million of words written, theorizing about what the final moments of the finale meant, but I think all one needs is a simple analysis.
what the final moments of the finale meant, but I think all one needs is a simple analysis. What else would a quick cut to black symbolize, other than death? David Chase is a smart guy, and there's nothing else that cut could represent. The music literally stopped, and if Tony were to be shot by the Member's Only guy, it'd be that quick. One second, the music is playing and your family is there, the next second: black. If we are to believe Tony did die at that booth, then it is definitely sad, as he was killed in front of his family.
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