What I was most struck by in the 5th and 6th episodes was the relationship between Walt and Jesse. In Gray Matter were Walt is being thrust back into a world he could have had, Jesse is alternatively looking for what seems to be a chance to go straight. Throughout the episode the both of them demonstrate aspects of the others personality While Walt's I would argue becomes more apparent in the next episode, Jesse's attention to detail when cooking with Badger mirrors Walt's and shows just how much he has come to learn from Walt. I also found Jesse dissatisfaction with the product and it's imperfections to poignant as it strengthens the scenes from earlier where Jesse is understandably upset with is life and the options he has for employment simply because he lacks the schooling to do so.
In Crazy Handful of Nothin it's Walt's action's that exhibit elements of Jesse.The episode starts with him telling Jesse how their partnership is going to continue with Walt doing the cooking and Jesse just distributing only to end with Walt being the main reason they find a large quantity buyer and the reason they get money. I feel like the fact that the two of them are seemingly unconsciously picking up nuances from each other is telling of a burgeoning friendship between the two while also setting the stage for a future power shift within their partnership/friendship.
I like your points about Jesse and Walt taking on aspects of each other. Is this future power shift in their relationship also likely to become a morality shift, for Walt if not Jesse?
ReplyDeleteNice points here--from both Mellody and Aliya! I agree that we really see Jesse seeking different forms of self-improvement in these two episodes, and being quite dramatically 'corrected' at every turn--whether from the world of work or, of course, from Tuco!
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