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BrandiwynšŸŽ¶ Author Icon, also known as Michelle Tuesday, is a musician, educator and writer hailing from Columbus, Ohio.
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#1098889 added October 9, 2025 at 1:18pm
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Let's Talk About Theme
Every good story incorporates some sort of growth or change on the part of its protagonist. But don't assume that "grow" always means "get better."

Consider Walter White, the high-school-chemistry-teacher-turned-illicit-drug-manufacturer in Breaking Bad. Over the course of five seasons, Walt (a.k.a. Heisenberg) transitions from mild-mannered teacher and family man to ruthless killer. Every choice he makes that leads him to villainy is rationalized because he is just saving his family. Ultimately, the only viable option for the character is his demise, because there is no going back to the old Walt.

Themes in Breaking Bad

*Bullet* Power corrupts. Even the most gentle person can be seduced by it.

*Bullet* Morality isn't black and white. The vilest deeds can be justified by noble reasons.

Can you identify other themes in Breaking Bad?
What are some of the themes in your favorite stories?

This article was cross-posted in the "October Novel Prep Challenge"  forum.
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