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The debate over Jason's attack of Chris

posted 6 years ago by TM1617-2 (660)
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It is understandable for some viewers to believe that Chris is a rape victim, but I agree with the ones who don't. I think that Jason leaves Chris alone when she faints because his gratification disappears. The girl never says that she has been sexually violated, and it would not suit the masked killer's character to be a rapist. In his mind, the deformed man is merely avenging himself and Pamela as well as guarding his home. On the sidelines, Jason is even considerate about certain things. He surely has no desire to commit a major injustice such as forcing himself onto a young lady.

[–] ODB82 (2055) 6 years ago

It’s real easy to jump to attempted rape when a girl is talking about being attacked by a man in the woods and I’m she thought that was what was going to happen. Nothing has ever pointed at Jason having any sexual desires, though.

[–] TM1617-2 (660) 6 years ago

Thank you, ODB82. You know how to look at whole pictures instead of basing conclusions on small details. Despite his murderous inclination, Jason has a strange innocence.

[–] bobbydallas (8619) 4 years ago

can't see "rape"

Jason didn't know what sex was. he has a child mentality

[–] TM1617-2 (660) 4 years ago

Thank you, bobbydallas. While you're partially right, Jason must know about intense physical intimacy. He probably doesn't when he drowns, but grows as an undead corpse and learns more along the way. The slasher likely associates sex with the counselors who have let him die and believes that everyone who does such a thing in his vicinity has the same character. I think that it's why anyone who engages in the act at or near the camp is killed, not simply because of the rules of horror movies. Jason might even feel as though he is getting revenge against the two original kids whenever he murders people after they share a bed. I'm sure that there is a similar basis for the homicidal man saving Rennie from rape in part eight. He hates sex, so he doesn't want it to be forced on to anybody.

[–] MinorityRules15 (963) 4 years ago

My guess is that when Chris passed out, Jason thought she was dead. He most likely looked at the camera, shrugged his shoulders, and walked off as a laugh track is played in the background.

[–] TM1617-2 (660) 4 years ago

Thank you, MinorityRules15. I believe that Jason knows that Chris is still alive after she faints, but decides to not kill her since he can no longer overpower her. He sees her as a waste of time and moves on to a victim whom he can display his rage to. Many of the slasher's steps look like part of someone fooling around in woods with a camcorder, so I can imagine Jason doing the things that you mention.

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

A scene early in the film hints at the fact she was raped. @17 minutes;
Chris - Sex, sex, sex. You guys are getting boring, you know that?
Andy - What would a weekend in the country be without sex?
Debbie - Cool it Andy.
Andy - Didn't mean it that way.
Chris - Look you guys I want you to have a good time this weekend. What happened to me at the lake happened a long time ago. I'm fine really okay? Just forget about me.

This seems to blatantly imply that she was raped?

Granted later in the film she tells Rick the story of what happened and claims she can't remember anything after being dragged and passing out.

So it seems she thinks she was raped but isn't entirely sure?

From the first time I watched it I got the impression Jason was meant to have raped her. Watching it again last night and seeing that dialogue exchange really does showcase that was indeed their intent.

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

To expand upon this, her character clearly has intimacy issues post-attack. She gets freaked out when Rick her boyfriend sneaks up on her and kisses her, he asks her what he did wrong. It was part of the narrative that she had put up a wall so to speak between her and Rick.

I think this became a debate because people like Jason in a way and are fine with him killing drunk and horny young adults but don't want him to kill children, dogs or be a rapist.

I've seen people perform mental gymnastics in trying to believe that Jason didn't kill Muffin (Terry's dog) in part II, when that's clearly the implication.

It's also implied that he chucked Gordon (the Jarvis' family dog) out of the window in Part IV.

Canonically in Parts II, III & IV he is a rapist and dog killer. That's the facts really and people debate it needlessly because they want to like a fictional serial killer.