There are a number of theories which directors base their characters on, each model contains the different type of characters you would expect to see in a thriller, the models are very stereotypical to the thriller genre and therefore some films may contain characters which fit exactly to one particular theory, whereas others which twist their plot to break the conventions a little, may include characters which fit to several different theories. There are four main models which are, Erying Goffman, Vladimir Propp, John Campbell et al. and Jonathan Bishop.
I believe Jack fits some parts of Goffman’s theory and Bishop’s theory. He is the protagonist in the film, taking a leading role; he also has a background which isn’t totally clear to the audience due to his schizophrenia. He is driven by forgiveness forces and at times destructive forces but he always tries to better than he is to overpower his illness and do the best for his son.
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