Skyler White: Misunderstood or Morally Compromised?

Skyler White is often misunderstood, seen by some as the unsympathetic wife of a criminal mastermind, but her character is much more complex. In many ways, she’s the anchor that holds Walter’s family together, even as his actions tear them apart. At first, Skyler is a devoted wife, trying to support her husband’s health crisis and protect their children. But as Walter’s criminal activities intensify, Skyler becomes complicit in his actions—laundering money, making morally questionable decisions, and, at times, turning a blind eye to his increasingly dangerous behavior. Is Skyler a victim of Walter’s lies and manipulation, or does she become morally compromised by her choices? Breaking Bad challenges the audience to look beyond the surface and question the nature of morality when survival and family are at stake.