The Tony Soprano Perspective

The Sopranos are claimed to be a family that's "redefined". Well despite the obvious mob metaphors attached to the show's style and theme, it would seem that the Sopranos have as the same level of dysfunctions as the Bunkers or Huxables...except with guns. The selfish narcissm Tony relinquishes on a daily basis is a reflection of the emerging dependency on the introspective, medicating trend that was emerging in 1990's America. Primitive struggles like paying for food or finding shelter were non-existent for Tony since he majored in the study of 'whacking' at college, yet he still finds way of being unsatisfied. Even constant infidelity isn't enough to calm is unneccessary nagging about his 'job' and family. So why does it suck to be Tony Soprano? Perhaps it is because he realizes how trivial his grievances are and can only express his disappointment in himself by outwardly inflicting others around him, like Dr. Melfi. The infamous catchphrase "poor you" is frequent throughout the series, and Tony is routinely aggressive to hide the hatred he has for the urge to complain when he has no reason to...or does he? What do you think?