Violence In Breaking Bad

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When discussing violence in television and how it relates to society, there may be no better show than Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad is notorious for its violence, whether mental or physical, and several other instances of illegal crime. Our group decided it would be necessary to analyze the show and find out how it could affecting society with its mischief and violence. We chose the first four episodes of the entire show to showcase how quickly viewers of all ages are thrown into the violence of Breaking Bad. With this approach, the viewer is able to get a grasp on just how violent this show may become, and one may also get a glimpse on the nature of the show itself. The first four episodes are important to a show because it sets the tone for the rest of the series. Breaking Bad is one of the most popular shows in American …show more content…

There is, however, a good mix of both mental and physical harm. In Breaking Bad, mind games are often played with characters. Some examples of violence that our group saw were causing death by explosions, stabbing and shooting. Mentally, Walt tries to commit suicide, Jesse and Walt often verbally abuse each other throughout the series and in the four shows we watched. Some of the mischief is lesser than true physical harm. In one instance, Walt screams at his boss and proceeds to knock merchandise off shelves.
So what does this mean to us? Breaking Bad offers a slow desensitization to violence for the viewer. This show normalizes the world of meth, making it look as if it is an everyday activity for many, which it is for some. You see the questionable societal morals from several of the characters in the show. Breaking Bad does a good job of justifying violence in certain settings and situations. Overall, this show’s high-intensity culture provides a plethora of examples of violence, desensitization and how drugs can affect a culture and

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