Talk:John Bender/@comment-108.7.76.162-20150502191424

Though in fact John was a total jerk, I would have to say that he was my favorite character (and not just because he was hot). He isn't a bully just because he can, rather because he was abused. Bullying is a cycle, you do what they did to you before so you could feel better about yourself. (And as we all know abuse is a form of bullying, it does long lasting damage)

Though I don't think he knew how cruel he was being, he pushed all his anger and resentment on Claire and Andrew, the two people he believed had it good rather than Brian and Allison. But because he isn't perfect this not always right, he learned that though privelged they didn't have it easy.

I personally don't believe John and Claire should have gotten together, he needs someone that's stable to support him and lead him in the right direction. With Claire, her father is a firewall that would most likely do more harm than good. Claire should have been with Brian since she needs that kinder more understanding personality to balance her more submissive personality (though she does try to hide this) and John, like I mentioned before, needs someone stable.