Stereotypes In The Breaking Bad By Walter White

In the Dull city of Albuquerque, New Mexico exists a dying man’s wish. Walter White, a High School Chemist teacher that has been diagnosed with terminal Lung cancer. He suffers from the thought of leaving his family to bear the burden of his medical expenses and of an absent male figure. Walter White is a fictional character in the television show, The Breaking Bad, where he must take advantage of the time he has left to ensure his family is left with something. The Breaking Bad is a captivating series that has changed mass viewer’s standards for what they believe is entertaining, this unique show has gained the attention of a vast audience and has influenced its viewers in many ways.
The series raises a question of what is ethical, it captures the attention of the many viewers by making them ponder if the ends justify the means throughout …show more content…
It has been seen that because of this show there has been a growing rate of activity regarding the use of the drug; crystal Meth. According to Ian Hughes and Ed Chatterton argue that "The fact this character who we grow to love is taking crystal meth instantly makes people curious." This claim suggests that because of the heavy presence of the drug, meth, people automatically gain some degree of interest or curiosity of the drug, which may or not be true depending on the individual. It has been reported that there has been a surprising rise in the crystal meth usage in areas all around the UK and Europe, which officials and people claim that the show is responsible for. Besides the many crimes occurring within the show, it also has various times were educational dialogue was given. The show demonstrates many applications of chemistry in everyday life; however, it was primarily still also used in the illicit activity. The educational presentation of chemistry serves to influence some to want to learn about chemistry themselves, for good or bad