I’ve read many comments questioning why Joke is so desperate to make amends with Jack, even though they only spent a few hours together, that Joke couldn’t have developed such deep feelings for Jack to be consumed by guilt for 5 years. But what if it’s not just a matter of 'liking' Jack? What if it’s Joke’s hero complex driving him? Before going to jail, Joke lived an invisible life in his parents’ eyes, always in the shadow of his perfect brother. When he put on his Joker persona, it was the first time he felt seen, recognized, like he had achieved something. He felt like a hero, and he craved more of that validation. However, everything came crashing down after what he did to Jack. He ruined someone’s life through his reckless actions, and once again, he was back to just a worthless and stupid son, as his father always said. Gaining Jack’s forgiveness became his new goal, a way to redeem himself and to be a hero again. For five years, that became the lifeline he clung to. In saving Jack, he’s also trying to save himself - to prove that he has worth and isn’t just a failure
EP3 U STEAL MY HEART
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