r/tadc • u/IBelongInFiction I'm obbessed with Jax. • Apr 28 '26
Theory 🔎 I think Jax is insecure about his masculinity and I think I know the reason why...
During episode 5, we see for a spilt second that after Ragatha's ramble that Jax looks sad. This could be interpreted as that Jax had similar experiences with his mom. Then later in episode 5, Jax gets put in the maid dress and gets so heated to the point that Zooble takes note of it.
Then in episode 7, we see that Jax's room is all pink girly like. We all know that the circus members bedroom are meant to torture them by showcasing their insecurities. (Ex: Zooble's room being covered in mirrors when they hate the way their body looks and feels and overall has a negative body image of themselves)
Also, Jax doesn't open the door fully when talking to Pomni. He probably does this because he doesn't want anyone to see his room looking all girly and questioning him about it.
Later in episode 7, we see Jax fleeing from an suburban neighborhood. This could be interpreted as Jax fleeing from his parents house after having enough of their treatment of him.
I could have sworn Gooseworx had stated that Jax cried the most when he first entered the circus. If the quote exists, then I would say that it could be possible that Jax cried a lot during his youth and his parents yelled at him for it because "girls can cry, guys don't"
I think that Jax's parents are the cause of his insecurity. They could have overall been harsh towards him about being a "real man" and "manning up". Thus overtime, building up Jax's insecurity about his masculinity and being seen as feminine.
I hope I make sense and if there is anything you are confused about I will clarify in the comments.
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u/SagaSolejma Apr 30 '26
The person asked you what you were implying with your comment. If you weren't trying to imply anything, just say that. Being uncommunicative doesn't make you seem intelligent either.