The power of Sara Tancredi
This is about Michael Scofield's potential for murder, and the reason I love Prison Break's third season. I'd gif this, but I'm having a lazy day. But here, have a soundtrack for the post... How I Could Just Kill a Man by Cypress Hill.
Michael's assumed inability to kill makes sense according to the scene Sara has with his doctor in the first season.
"He became very attuned to all the suffering around him. He couldn't shut it out. He became a rescuer, one of those people who are more concerned with other people's welfare than their own."
Mahone touches on the subject of Michael's inability to kill in the second season.
"There's one big difference between you and I, Michael. And you just proved it. You can't kill."
He touches on the subject again when he realizes Lincoln is no different than Michael.
"But, when it comes right down to it, he's just like you. He has a heart that won't kill a man."
Even T-Bag is aware of Michael's inability to kill.
"You ain't going to kill me, Mr. Michelangelo. You ain't got it in you."
Their Sona storyline changed everything. I personally consider all people capable of murder, it's just a matter of pushing the right button. For Michael Scofield, Sara is that button. A heart that loves a woman as much as he loves her would most certainly kill a man.
"And without rules, we are nothing but savages. Therefore, with proper respect for the rules, this fight is engaged with only one rule: No weapons."
What you're given, is a storyline that starts out with Mahone killing for Michael because he can't kill, and he uses the fight's golden rule as an excuse for taking Michael's role in the killing.
"No weapons. Rules are rules, remember? And if we don't have them, we're savages."
What you're then given, is the reason Mahone changes his tune at the end of the season... Sara's assumed death.
"She's dead, Michael. I lied to you. I'm sorry."
Michael's threat of revenge is 100% truth.
"And I'm gonna find out who's responsible for taking her life. And I'm taking theirs."
When Sammy steps in on his escape plan, he basically steps in on his revenge plan. A move that proves to be a huge mistake, as it results in Michael's first kill. This was the moment Mahone realized he was capable of murder despite feeling bad about it afterward.
Mahone not only knows Michael is capable of murder, he knows why. So... the season ends complete opposite the open.
"She'd better be able to handle a lot more than that. Because if she has done what you think she has... Sara. She's the weak link. And he will find her. And then Scofield will find you and me. And I'm not paying for your mess."
Sara realizes Michael's potential for murder when he kills someone right in front of her. The reason she's focused on the man's head wound.
"The general should know by now not to mess with us."
It's not really about Michael, it's about Sara. I'm 100% certain had she not stopped him, he would've killed T-Bag for assaulting her.
Even though it's a misfire, he pulled the trigger on his mother. This is attempted murder.
"Oh, dear. Misfire. I guess that's what they call a Pyrrhic victory."
It's the same with Poseidon. Michael basically hires T-Bag to kill for him, and he allows T-Bag the continued belief that he's incapable of killing.
"Scofield ain't gonna do it. He don't got the killing gene."
It's not about an inability to kill, it's about the future Michael wants with his family. Poseidon's kill is 100% premeditated, and he's a CIA agent. Michael knows the risk of getting caught, plan or no plan.
"It won't be the work of a cold-blooded man. And it won't be for sin or for hate. f there's blood on my hands, know this, world… it'll be for love."
Michael is capable of murder, but he's still the same man that can't handle watching someone suffer. It's because of this, he wouldn't be able to kill as his father did.
"How could you do that to another human being? With your own hands?"
His kills would be quick and painless... like a bullet to the head.
It's entertaining to watch Michael and Mahone work together.
But mostly, the power of Sara Tancredi. Because when you love someone, you have no control. That lack of control makes killing possible for Michael. That's what made season three worth watching. Sara was gone, but her absence could be felt through Michael's character.
Seriously though. Watch his escape from Sona, how he sets it up so three of them could get shot. Don't screw with his revenge plan... it's for Sara. Mahone knew better.
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