Just to some up everything I took from this chapter in one concise sentence: Jason is a terrible human being.
I was simply in ah at Jason's inhumane behavior. Something I found fascinating about Jason; he did not become an awful person because of anything that particularly caused him to be that way, but rather has pretty much been horrible his entire life. Even as a child he was a tattle tale and would taunt other children. Growing up did not cause this awful person to change his ways, he seemingly just became worse. This is mostly because Jason is very entitled and feels he deserves better than what he has; a bad job, not enough money etc etc..
Similarly to his brothers, Jason often reminisces the past. Jason likes to pinpoint all of his misfortunes onto Caddy. It would be too difficult for Jason to own up to his own mistakes, so he likes to point all of his problems towards one target. I find this humorous because Jason clearly deserves every single misfortune that has come his way, in fact, I think he deserves worse.
Jason has a strong hatred towards people. The opening line of his chapter is, "Once a bitch, always a bitch, I say," because what better way to begin a chapter than discriminating against women?(*insert sarcasm) He steals money from Caddy which he claims to be giving Quentin. Jason manipulates his own mother. He even taunts poor Luster with Circus tickets and then burns them. Honestly, no matter how hard you try, I guarantee you cannot find anything likable about Jason.(Unless of course you find bitter, rude, inconsiderate, entitled, selfish, horrible people to be likable?)
Jason could not care less about his family or anyone for that matter. All Jason cares about is himself and money. He is so wrapped up in self pity, and does nothing to achieve the ambitions he has. He just complains and blames others and it is so frustrating for me to read. Seriously this guy needs a therapist or something.
I cannot help but wonder if it is possible for a person to truly be this awful? I certainly hope not.
I really like how you brought up that Jason has been shitty his whole life and it isn't just because something happened to him when he was young. Your analysis of his character is spot on and your writing is so descriptive!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I loved your little *insert sarcasm comment, especially because it is so true! Jason seems to have no respect for women, or anyone at all for that matter. I also agree with you about Jason needing a therapist or something because this guy has got some serious issues.
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