The final episodes of Defending Jacob did not answer all the questions that viewers had while watching the season. It is worth noting that the ending turned out to be exciting, tragic. The mini-series is based on the work of William Landay. At the center of the story is the Barber family. Their quiet and calm life was divided into before and after due to one event. A fourteen-year-old teenager suddenly became a suspect in a murder case. The main clues are the comments that the character and his classmates left on social networks. In addition, Jacob’s father found an unpleasant find in his son’s room. He found the alleged weapon of the crime – a knife.
The situation in which the protagonist has fallen is exacerbated by the fact that his parents do not fully trust him. They even suggested that it was their son who might be involved in the murder. Jacob’s mother is already pretty sure of it. She could not contain her doubts and worries and shared them with her husband. But suddenly new faces appeared in this story. A local criminal before killing himself, admitted that he was the one responsible for the death of a teenager.
The ending of Defending Jacob is unexpected. The audience understands that the murder of a local criminal was organized by someone. This character was framed. The name of the organizer is also known. This is Billy Barber. But the hero believed that he was acting for good purposes. He had to help his relative. He needed to provide legal proof of Jacob’s innocence. The character understood that the local criminal had already committed several serious atrocities for which he should be held accountable. Only the question of the guilt of any of the characters in the series remained open.
In the final episodes of the picture, the Baber family leaves for Mexico. Why is it important to pay attention to this trip? It is in Mexico that the heroes begin to conflict with each other, not wanting to listen to the other. They seem to be trying to escape from the problems that have piled on them. It is vital for the characters to abstract from the harsh reality that presses on them, preventing them from existing peacefully. However, the phrase “you can’t run away from problems” has a special meaning. Moving to another place of residence will not bring the desired result if a person does not try to resolve his difficulties, but simply turns a blind eye to them. Perhaps Denver was a good choice. The characters didn’t want anyone to recognize them. But 16-year-old Hope Connors immediately drew attention to Jacob. Teenagers began to communicate. They made joint plans for the holidays. However, Hope suddenly disappeared. Without a trace. All suspicions again fell on Jacob. Is this teenager really a serial killer?
Explanation of the meaning of the ending of the film “Defending Jacob”
Jacob’s parents tried to stick together. It was difficult for them to support their son, because their confidence in his guilt only grew. Hope is back. Alive and unharmed. Jacob’s father suffered a nervous breakdown. He could not cope with his emotional state. The main meaning of the ending of the film “Defending Jacob” is that the parents do not trust their son. This leads to the destruction of the family, and to the degradation of each of its members individually. The teenager’s parents are again in doubt. They have lost inner harmony and self-confidence. The heroes do not yet understand how they can find out the truth. They are afraid that their doubts will be confirmed and Jacob is really guilty. But they also no longer have the strength, either moral or physical, to live in ignorance.
The characters in the final episodes of the series seem to have lost touch with reality. They are too focused on the past. They do not realize what is true and what is wild fantasy. Their imagination paints terrible pictures. Jacob’s mother became even more convinced that her son had committed a terrible crime. The woman exists as if in a fog. She is lost, closed. From nervous tension, she begins to act thoughtlessly, stupidly. It’s hard for Laura to be in this state. When mother and son were left alone in the car, the woman hoped to find out the whole truth. But Jacob remains silent. The heroine does something unforgivable.
The main character is only 14 years old. He has not yet found his place in life. In the final episodes, the viewer sees how Jacob is confused. The teenager is very surprised and upset that his parents suspect him. No one tried to support him or lend a helping hand, to speak frankly. With his comments on social networks, the teenager only wanted to attract the attention of his peers. But he was misunderstood. At the end of the film, there is no clear answer as to who the killer is.
