He might be morally bankrupt, but you've got to hand it to Whitey Bulger: the guy's an expert manipulator.
Sometimes he manipulates other gangsters, buddying up only to pull the rug out and kill them dead. Sometimes he manipulates the FBI, using his informant status to get away with countless crimes, including murder. Always be manipulating: it's the Bulger way.
And don't think that Bulger is the only shady character in Black Mass. Whether we're talking about John Connolly, John Morris, or Jeremiah O'Sullivan, a lot of shady stuff goes down where Whitey Bulger is concerned.
Questions About Manipulation
- What techniques does Whitey Bulger use to manipulate John Connolly and John Morris?
- At what point do Morris and Connolly cross a line in their protection of Bulger?
- How do Flemmi and Bulger differ in their approach to the informant deal?
- How does the political and cultural nature of South Boston allow Bulger to manipulate the FBI so easily?