Manipulation Walter
Ambition Walter
Guilt Both
Ambition Macbeth
Manipulation Macbeth
100

Who does Walter lie to about the money he’s earning?

Skyler – he hides the source of his income by lying about gambling winnings.

100

What job does Walter have before turning to crime?

He was a high school chemistry teacher.

100

What physical reaction does Macbeth have to his guilt?

He hears voices saying he has murdered sleep.

100

What is Macbeth’s first ambitious thought after hearing the prophecy?

100 A: He thinks about becoming king after hearing the witches' prophecy.

100

Who does Macbeth manipulate into helping with Duncan’s murder?

Lady Macbeth – he manipulates her into helping carry out the murder of Duncan.

200

What major decision does Walter make when Jane is dying?

He lets Jane die by not saving her from choking.

200

What excuse does Walter use for starting his drug business?

He says he’s doing it “for his family.”

200

How does Lady Macbeth describe Macbeth’s guilt in his sleep?

She says he talks in his sleep, crying out and confessing to murder.

200

What prophecy sparks Macbeth’s ambition?

That he will be Thane of Cawdor and then King, as predicted by the witches.

200

What does Macbeth say to Banquo to hide his intentions?

He tells Banquo they should speak later, pretending everything is fine.

300

Who does Walter manipulate most consistently in the show?

Jesse – Walt lies, manipulates, and betrays him throughout the show.

300

What moment proves Walter’s ambition has become selfish?

He turns down legitimate money and continues cooking meth for pride and control.

300

What’s one example of Walter’s guilt showing emotionally or physically?

He breaks down after Jane’s death and later over Hank’s death.

300

How does Macbeth try to protect his ambition after becoming king?

He arranges the murder of Banquo and Fleance to eliminate threats to the throne.

300

How does Macbeth manipulate the murderers?

He questions the murderers’ masculinity and blames Banquo for their misfortunes.

400

What manipulation leads to the death of Hank?

He sends Jack’s gang after Jesse, which leads to Hank being killed.

400

What quote from the final episode reveals Walter’s true ambition?

“I did it for me. I liked it. I was good at it.”

400

What does Macbeth see before killing Duncan that reflects his guilt?

He sees a hallucinated dagger leading him to the murder, showing mental conflict.

400

Why does Macbeth say, “Stars, hide your fires”?

He wants his dark thoughts hidden from heaven and conscience.

400

What does Macbeth say to convince himself murder is right?

“False face must hide what the false heart doth know.”

500

What long-term manipulation ruins Walter’s marriage?

He lies and deceives Skyler so much that she leaves him, breaking their family.

500

How does Walter’s ambition affect his relationship with Jesse?

He loses Jesse’s trust and ruins their relationship by manipulating and betraying him.

500

In the end, what do both characters regret losing due to guilt?

They both lose their peace, loved ones, and sense of identity due to overwhelming guilt.

500

How does ambition lead to Macbeth’s downfall?

It makes him paranoid, leads to more murders, and turns him into a tyrant who is eventually overthrown.

500

How does Macbeth fake loyalty to Duncan?

He acts as a loyal subject, calls Duncan an “honoured guest,” while plotting his murder.