Why didn't Hannah Baker ask for Tony's help?

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In the last episode of 13 Reasons Why, Hannah decided to go talk with Mr. Porter, because she wanted to give life one last chance. We know what happened next, so, for those who don't, I don't want to spoiler anything.

One doubt comes in my mind. Why didn't Hannah try to ask Tony to help her? Tony looks like the kind of guy who already knows what he wants and who always tries to do the right thing. I'm pretty sure that one guy with this personality would have helped Hannah to solve all her problems, while still alive. Actually she chooses to, but she still kills herself, without waiting for Tony's help.

Any ideas why?



Best Answer

One of the things that is often mentioned (especially once Clay starts asking questions) is that any of the 13 could have stopped Hannah. Hannah only died because all of her safety nets failed to work at the same time.

(Note: I personally disagree with that basic premise; but I am explaining it as it was intended in the show)

Imagine Hannah going skydiving and having 13 parachutes with her. If all 13 fail and she falls to the ground; you could point to any of the parachutes and say that their failure to open is the reason Hannah died. But you'd be missing the point that Hannah's life didn't just hinge on the action of one parachute (person), but all of them combined.




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What did Tony do to Hannah?

Tony gave the Bakers Hannah's tapes on a USB. He apologized for not being honest and revealed that Hannah made tapes and he kept secrets for her. The season ends with Tony, Brad, Clay and Skye going for a drive.

What is the 14th tape in 13 Reasons Why?

Who Hannah Sent The Tapes To (TV Series)TapeSubject11Clay Jensen12Bryce Walker13Kevin Porter14Bryce Walker10 more rows

Why does Tony have the second set of tapes?

Tony is an acquaintance of Clay and the one who receives the second set of tapes. He has to make sure each person on the list follows Hannah's instructions. If they don't, he is tasked with releasing the second set of tapes to the whole town, thereby exposing the secrets they hold to everyone.

How did Tony know Hannah in 13 Reasons Why?

Tony, who is introduced early on as Clay's friend, is the keeper of Hannah's tapes. Prior to committing suicide, Hannah left the tapes, along with instructions on what to do with them, at Tony's house.



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