Mr. Jefferson (Life is Strange)
Trigger warning.
As kids, we’re taught that most teachers are our friends. That they’re people we can come to for anything, be it help with homework, or troubles at home. Anyone who’s willing to be a shoulder to cry on gets respect and admiration pretty quick, especially if they’ve already got a reputation for being a nice person.
That’s what we get with Mr. Jefferson. He’s That Teacher, the cool guy who tells you to pursue your dreams and follow your heart, unlock your full potential. You can count on him, right? Especially if you’re a girl with an abusive family. Yeah, no. Jefferson’s a complete scumbag, kidnapping abused girls, raping them, and taking photos of them. But you wouldn’t know that based on how cool and laid back he is! He wouldn’t be responsible for at least 10 people dying! He can’t be a bad guy…right? Betrayals in games are nothing new, but the reveal of Jefferson was really well done. The reveal comes out of nowhere, hits you like a sucker punch, and makes you wonder if it was staring you in the face all along. Jefferson shows that villains don’t always have to have freaky eyes or claws, they can be someone who just pays attention to you.
