The most interesting episode of season three of Breaking Bad was definitely the episode "Fly". The first time watching it, one might be confused. Why would they dedicate an entire episode to a harmless fly? In the episode titled "Fly", the fly symbolizes Walter White's wrong doing and his guilt for what he has done ever since he began cooking meth. In this episode, Walter sees and hears an fly in the lab and attempts to kill it. The fly is difficult for Walter to capture so he takes the entire night attempting kill it, even making a fly-swatter and other contraptions to squash the bug. This shows that even though Walter tries to forget the bad things he has done, such as killing Krazy 8 and watching Jane die, they will always hover above him. Later when Jesse tries to kill the "contamination", Jesse and Walt talk about Jane and how the same night she died Walter had a conversation with Jane's father. He tells Jesse he is sorry about Jane and Jesse, unknowingly, says it is not his fault or anyone else's fault. …show more content…
In the background Skyler is singing a lullaby that she sang in season two in the episode "Phoenix". Later in the episode, Walter tells Jesse that the exact moment he wished he could of died was when Skyler was singing "Hush little baby don't say a word..." because it would have been perfect. At that time there was enough money for the kids college tuition, home bills, and more. Also, Skyler had no idea about the drugs at that time either. He says that now there is no end in sight. He has to cook now to help his brother-in-law and he will probably have to cook for the foreseeable
When Walter Lee has a bad day he can't yell at his boss for fear of loosing his job Instead he takes it out on his family, mainly his wife Ruth. Walter is thirty-five years old and drives a limousine for a living. This job provides just enough for his family without there being extra money left over to spend. It is so bad that when Travis asked his mother Ruth for fifty cents she said she couldn't give it to him because they couldn't afford it. Walter hears this and gets a little upset with Ruth and gives Travis a dollar instead. Walter tells Ruth that she shouldn't tell Travis that they can't give him fifty cents because they don't have it. I believe Walter is upset because he realizes that he isn't able to provide his son with pocket change without becoming broke himself. What kind of man would he be? What kind of role model would he be for Travis if he can't bring home enough money to support his family? How would he be a strong black man for his family? It's obvious that Walter is not able to provide his family with what is considered the "American Dream".
Walter Lee Younger's route, which was filled with riskiness and impulsiveness, exemplified the road taken by blacks who had been oppressed so much that they followed their dreams with blind desperation. Though Walter was the only adult male in his family, he did not assume the role as "man of the house." His mother, Lena was the family's backbone as well as the head of the household. Therefore, Walter felt less than a man. Not only did Walter not have a position of dignity in his home, but he felt disrespected by the world as well. Walter didn't feel good about himself because he was so poor that he struggled to support his wife, Ruth and son, Travis. Walter, though the did not fare unsuccessfully in that struggle, our he wanted more out of life. He told Ruth:
Walter has an interesting turn of events towards the end of the book. He is forced to abandon his quest to the North Pole, he is faced with the monster and must hear the monster's plans for self-destruction, he has to watch idly as his new friend, Victor, passes from this world. He has such noble dreams and aspirations, but they are all brought to a halt because of his chance meeting with Frankenstein. Or, was his expedition doom from the start because of the nature of wanting to do what no other man had done? Was it his ambition that led him to untimely failure? The evidence from the text proves that possibly he was never meant to surpass his peers and obtain the glory that he pursued.
that one of the other nurses had looked Walter up because he repeatedly talked of death row. The
Walter's change happen because he was in a crisis. Walter has lost almost all his money when he gave it to a person he trusted. From their Walter was willing to do anything to get some money back. This ends up backfiring when Mama gives Walter a choice. On page 1605 Ruth, Walter's wife, tells Travis, Walter's son, to go down stairs but Mama says no. Mama states: "No. Travis you stay right here. And you make him understand what you doing, Walter Lee. You teach him good. Like Willy Harris taught you. You show where our five generations done come to." Walter was set and stone on not to move in the house until Mama brings Travis into the conversation. Mama wants Walter to think if the choice he is making is the right choice. Walter and Malcom had a similar crisis and that was an identity crisis. With Malcom, when he went to prison, was still acting like the same low life criminal he was on the streets of Harlem until he meets Baines. For example Malcom was taking a shower Baines gave him a drink. Baines tries to talk to Malcom but he ignores him. Bains soon asks him the question "Who ate you?" This left Malcom to change to him think who he really was. From the cause to change to the change Walter and Malcom went through they had some similarities but big
I don't agree with Havrilesky when he says that Walter White is unlikeable. I believe he had a reason to do what he did and that was his family. The medical expenses he had made him be in the position. He also needed money for his familie's future. I understand that there are other ways to get the money but he didn't have time to get enough money to leave for his family. I could see how desperate he was by what he told his student about the money he had taken to him. His student was so excited and told him he had sold the drug but instead Walter got mad and told him it wasn't what he expected; he didn't have much time. I felt bad for him when he would lie to his wife that he had enough money to pay the rent when in reality he was short on money.
But what makes a meth cook the antihero is the fact that he is doing it to help pay for his cancer treatment. This fact throughout the first half of Breaking Bad is what helps people see Walter as a good guy just trying to meet ends. An article by Mark A. Lewis explores the money concerns cancer patients have and relates it directly to Breaking Bad. In one episode of Breaking Bad Walt states “These doctors … talking about surviving. 1 year, 2 years, like it’s the only thing that matters. But what good is it, to just survive if I am too sick to work, to enjoy a meal, to make love?” (episode 1.5). Walter is showing how you live your life is much more important then how long your life is. In many ways this leads to the decisions that Walter makes throughout every season. He begins by feeling a lot of regret for his decisions but “ Walt becomes increasingly comfortable with his decisions. After the guilt-ridden strangulation in the first season, the body count continues to climb”(Lewis). Another thing that happens to Walt, and with a lot of other cancer patients is thinking that his life has less value because it is going to be over soon Jesse also realizes this and states “that Walt should be more willing to risk himself” (Lewis). This makes the audience feel sympathy towards Walt because many people have seen what death can do to people, or the thought of death so all of Walt’s actions are understandable. For this reason Walt’s cancer helps him remain an antihero and not the
Walter’s family is very important to him, and even though he is a foster, he calls his foster parents mom and dad. He loves them and treats them like his own. Walter’s life is easier
Walt was a genius when it came to chemistry, others recognized this, on the contrary, Walt only saw his genius when he looked at his Nobel prize he once helped win. His full potential was trapped deep inside a timid middle age man that was unambitious. He was too weak to stand up to his wife and contempt to teach high school chemistry even though he had been co creator of a now multi billion dollar science corporation, Gray Matter. Instead of him his son looked up to Hank, Walts brother in law because Hank lived an exciting life as part of the DEA task force. Hank saw action, locked up bad guys and carried a weapon. But Walts full potential was there, eager to get out. Alongside was his massive ego unknown to him until the day he was rushed to the ER.
From the text after this passage, you can see how Walter is disappointed in himself as a provider. He goes on to mention in another instance that he wants to give Travis an actual room because he has to sleep on the couch. This is one reason that Walter wants to invest in the liquor store. Many others believe that Walter is selfish. As it can seem that he is selfish, and only has a drive for money, Walter does the things he does out of love for his family. In one passage, Walter tells Travis about his desires for his family in the future. In this luxurious depiction Walter tells Travis, “…Just tell me where you want to go to school and you’llgo. Just tell me, what it is you want to be – and you’ll beit….Whatever you want to be – Yessir! You just name it, son…and I hand you the world!” (109). Walter’s ‘selfish’ motives seem nonexistent in this passage and that is because of the context. Walter feels important in this scene because Mama trusted him with the money. For once, Walter does not have a tragic outlook on life, but rather, he looks at life with hope; something he
Does Walter have a problem? Yes, he does. Whether it is being a day dreamer or someone afflicted with A.
In as early as the first three episodes, Walter is already dealing with the unethical expenses of his new business, namely the expense of human lives. The attempt at starting work in an RV lab and selling a batch of methamphetamines with his DEA-evading former chemistry student, Jesse Pinkman, puts Walter in a position of using violence to protect himself. When he throws red phosphorous into a pan while being held at gunpoint, Walter is aware that his action may cause two deaths. This could mark his first true act of villainy, but he still shows remorse and conflict as he stands with a gun to his throat at the end of the pilot. By episode three, Walter is faced with choosing murder or freedom for his captive. Realizing his prisoner, Krazy 8, has armed himself with a piece of broken plate, Walter uses this knowledge as the excuse to end the man's life. While adjusting t...
Mama talks to Walter about her fears of the family falling apart. This is the reason she bought the house and she wants him to understand. Walter doesn't understand and gets angry. "What you need me to say you done right for? You the head of this family. You run our lives like you want to. It was your money and you did what you wanted with it. So what you need for me to say it was all right for? So you butchered up a dream of mine - you - who always talking 'bout your children's dreams..." Walter is so obsessive over money that he yells at his mom for not giving him all of it. He doesn't know that what his mom is doing is for the family. He thinks that having money will make the family happy, when in reality the family doesn't need anymore than what they have to be happy.
Walter wants the best for his family and he thinks the liquor store will provide him the financial security needed to boost them out of poverty. "I'm thirty five years old; I've been married eleven years and I got a boy who sleeps in living room (Hansberry 34). best describes the sympathy and compassion Walter feels for his son. Although his family's financial position has a strain on it, Walter doesn't want his son to see him struggle. Even in today?s world, children are very susceptible. Walter displays a selfless characteristic which becomes overshadowed by unwise decisions later in the play. In one particular scene, his son Travis asked both parents for money. Walter acts out of pride by giving Travis his last pocket change. This symbolizes Walter's willingness to be a moral father. In a different situation, Walter would not display his selfish intentions. This behavior can be attributed to working in a degrading, underpaid position and not seeing results. Metaphorically speaking, Walter can be related to the furniture in the small apartment, ?tired and broken in spirit?.
Although Walter has no obligation, he takes Tarek and Zainab into his home. Walter display empathy toward the couple. As he gets to know Tarek, Walter takes on a sense of responsibility for him. In a sense, Walter's exposure to oppression begins through association with Tarek and Zainab. He learns of the marginalization being an immigrant in the U.S. Walter feels guilty of the white privilege he perpetuates in his