I'm re-reading this for my assignment and HOLLY FORESHADOWING:
But for Walt, this is Gretchen and Elliot all over again. Walt's former partner is going steal Walt's genius; the formula that Gus Fring had offered to pay millions for and Jesse is the one who will make those millions, only offering Walt a small cut out of charity.
It pains me to say it (since I'm a fan of Walt/Jesse co-dependency) but Walt really doesn't want Jesse in his life at this point. Jesse has become an irritating fly buzzing in his ears (more on fly metaphors in S3 part 2, obviously). It's much easier for Walt to see Jesse as another traitor partner who was trying to steal Walt's empire than it is for Walt to see Jesse as a fucked up kid whose life he ruined.
If Hank hadn't beaten Jesse up, he would likely have convinced Jesse to roll on Walt, considering Jesse's bitterness towards his old mentor.
I think Walt is shocked and saddened to see Jesse beaten, broken and in pain again, especially since - as always - it's largely Walt's fault that Jesse got hurt. Walt is even more shocked by Saul hints at having Jesse murdered for threatening to inform on them. For all the damage Walt has done to Jesse, he still wants to save Jesse's life.
But Jesse still needs to hear Walt say that. And Walt does say it, with very little effort - "Your meth is good, Jesse. As good as mine." - because that's a much easier confession for Walt to make than "I watched Jane choking and I deliberately didn't save her.
The beginning of season 3 feels like a prototype for season 5B.
And with that, I have done nothing for my assignment.
I've only just discovered this comment (what happen to my notifications, LJ?) But yes, it's really breathtaking how much was beautifully set up in S3 - Walt's rage over Jesse being able to cook his formula, Hank seeing Jesse as the key to catching Heisenberg, Jesse generally being Walt's weak spot, etc. I doubt the writers knew very much about how they'd end their show but they did a such a great job at mining their history. The history really does dictate how it should end.
But for Walt, this is Gretchen and Elliot all over again. Walt's former partner is going steal Walt's genius; the formula that Gus Fring had offered to pay millions for and Jesse is the one who will make those millions, only offering Walt a small cut out of charity.
It pains me to say it (since I'm a fan of Walt/Jesse co-dependency) but Walt really doesn't want Jesse in his life at this point. Jesse has become an irritating fly buzzing in his ears (more on fly metaphors in S3 part 2, obviously). It's much easier for Walt to see Jesse as another traitor partner who was trying to steal Walt's empire than it is for Walt to see Jesse as a fucked up kid whose life he ruined.
If Hank hadn't beaten Jesse up, he would likely have convinced Jesse to roll on Walt, considering Jesse's bitterness towards his old mentor.
I think Walt is shocked and saddened to see Jesse beaten, broken and in pain again, especially since - as always - it's largely Walt's fault that Jesse got hurt. Walt is even more shocked by Saul hints at having Jesse murdered for threatening to inform on them. For all the damage Walt has done to Jesse, he still wants to save Jesse's life.
But Jesse still needs to hear Walt say that. And Walt does say it, with very little effort - "Your meth is good, Jesse. As good as mine." - because that's a much easier confession for Walt to make than "I watched Jane choking and I deliberately didn't save her.
The beginning of season 3 feels like a prototype for season 5B.
And with that, I have done nothing for my assignment.
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