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Originally Posted by Brainiac
Many times in this thread I've referred to Walt as a sociopath. But it's obvious that he's really not. He's just a selfish prick who does some evil things. He does know right from wrong and sometimes he even feels remorse about the consequences of his actions.
Obviously not a sociopath.
Todd, however, is a sociopath in the truest sense of the word. "Sorry, nothing personal" before shooting Jesse's girlfriend in the back of the head? Smirking about shooting the kid on the motorcycle? What a dick. The contrast between Todd and Walt is pretty clear.
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I'm glad the Grey matter folks popped up. It's a gentle reminder that this chip on the shoulder is driving most of what he does. He has several chances to quit but chooses not to. I don't think Walt is an evil person and he is not a sociopath because he shows some emotions and regret. He isn't greedy because he's barely spent what he's made. But he gets the most reckless when he doesn't get credit for his work. Just as it ate him up inside when hank was giving gale credit for being the meth mastermind.