Throughout his criminal career, Clyde Barrow achieved notoriety for his strategic planning and execution of bank robberies and other criminal activities. His ability to evade capture and his willingness to engage in violent confrontations with the police earned him a fearsome reputation. Alongside Bonnie Parker, Clyde Barrow became a symbol of rebellious defiance during a time of economic hardship and social upheaval, garnering both admirers and detractors for his actions.