Outlander: Possible Origin of Black Jack’s Depravity

Recently, a moderator from Outlander Series, a Facebook Outlander Fan group, brought up the topic whether Black Jack’s actions to save or comfort his brother, Alex, makes him redeemable. He divulged military secrets to the Jacobites and married Mary Hawkins so that her child could carry the family name. My answer to this question is […]

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Outlander TV: The Relationship Between Alexander and Black Jack in Episode 212 – “The Hail Mary”

Summer has started which means I am mostly away on weekends. I was able to watch Outlander Episode 212 – “The Hail Mary,” yesterday night. First, the episode establishes the feeling of sadness, failure, and loss, characteristics that will be more prominent in the season finale. However, the relationship between brothers in this episode is […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: The Duel and the Subsequent Rift Between Jamie and Claire

There is a misunderstanding between Jamie and Claire in Dragonfly in Amber. The separation that results from this misunderstanding is essential in the growth of both Jamie and Claire. The love and the trust they have for each other are put to the test. The description of how Jamie injures Black Jack Randall in the […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Mary Hawkins as a Mirrored Version of Claire?

Note: This is analysis based on chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9. Jamie’s and Claire’s first encounter with Alexander Randall ends in a cliffhanger. Claire faints thinking that Alexander is Black Jack. Of course this is aggravated by Jamie recognizing Alexander also as Jonathan Randall. However, of interest is Claire’s description of Mary Hawkins. . […]

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Outlander: The Use of Lavender Oil in “To Ransom a Man’s Soul”

The first season of Outlander has come to an end with an emotionally intense episode, “To Ransom a Man’s Soul.” I have watched the episode thrice. The first time, my husband was with me, and he could not stop saying, “when will these rape scenes end?” I shared the same feeling with him. The second […]

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