Flat or round, every character is ruled by a central emotion and/or the goal they’re striving to accomplish. Some are driven by grief, some by anger, some by a profound sense of loss, and some by love.But there’s one emotion that probably feels the heaviest in our hearts, and that is regret. Regret is a versatile emotion—it can turn you into a hero, an anti-hero, or even an antagonist. In this article, we’re looking at iconic characters whose arcs were defined by regret.Characters Plunged into Regret1. Jesse, Breaking Bad (2008-2013) Breaking Bad (2008-2013)Source: AMC Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) was a rebel when he was first introduced to us in Breaking Bad. He is a high school dropout, living life on the edge. Estranged from his parents, the adolescent guy (with the sensibility and awareness of a teenager) makes meth to earn some quick bucks (hopefully till he figures out what he’ll do with his life). When Jesse says that his life is ruined after meeting Walter White (which he says multiple times throughout the series), is he wrong? No one can deny that Walter was both reckless and irresponsible when he first began his “meth startup.” Walter is a dying man. Jesse has his entire life ahead of him. Walter betrays the kid multiple times to keep himself safe. Jane’s death from choking on her vomit while overdosing, and Walter's not lifting a finger to help her as she slowly breathes her last in front of Walter’s eyes, mark the...
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