pRiSoN bReAk & AfRiCaN aMeRiCaNs

Prison Break, whilst depicting a African American in prison for possession of stolen goods, challenges and reinforces stereotypes associated with 'afrtican americans' and places 'C-Note' in a leading role in the series.

'C-Note' plays a helper in the series as he aides Michael in his attempted escape plan. Earlier in the series he also provides Michael with some substances to help aide the escape. C-Note begins as a stereotypical african-american male as he carries out undercover operations in prison. However, as the series inravels the audience becomes aware of C-Note being framed in the American army forcing him to distribute illegeal goods in order to provide for his family