Options
Unless he's killed off I think Dean could come back (poss spoilers)
I think we all realise now that the Linda rape reveal (probably around Christmas) will result in Dean leaving Walford in the aftermath.
although Im hearing that rape is irredeemable (& I agree) I don't actually think that its a guarantee that Dean can never return.
I think that if murderers in Walford can return that a rapist could in the future, no matter how unpalatable it is to us now. As many are saying, Dean's rape sl is being played in a different way, he is not seen as a panto baddie, or thoroughly evil. Once this taboo has been broken there are likely to be similarly plotted rapes in other soaps where the perpetrator is not played as utterly evil. of these, a few will either not leave the show after the event, or be re-occuring characters.
Because a rapist character cannot be conceived of as returning to a show now, doesnt mean that the same perception will be present in 5-10 yrs time.
Add to this Dean's connections at the heart of the Square (Mick, Shirley, Linda being the mother of his child??) none of whom look like they're leaving any time soon, I'd say that he'd be suited to a return in a few years.
Depends on whether the actor would want to of course! (and as long as Dean doesnt die at the reveal!)
although Im hearing that rape is irredeemable (& I agree) I don't actually think that its a guarantee that Dean can never return.
I think that if murderers in Walford can return that a rapist could in the future, no matter how unpalatable it is to us now. As many are saying, Dean's rape sl is being played in a different way, he is not seen as a panto baddie, or thoroughly evil. Once this taboo has been broken there are likely to be similarly plotted rapes in other soaps where the perpetrator is not played as utterly evil. of these, a few will either not leave the show after the event, or be re-occuring characters.
Because a rapist character cannot be conceived of as returning to a show now, doesnt mean that the same perception will be present in 5-10 yrs time.
Add to this Dean's connections at the heart of the Square (Mick, Shirley, Linda being the mother of his child??) none of whom look like they're leaving any time soon, I'd say that he'd be suited to a return in a few years.
Depends on whether the actor would want to of course! (and as long as Dean doesnt die at the reveal!)
0
Comments
He has been unstable and certainly was the night of the rape after Shirley leaving him again.
When it's all revealed Shirley should step up and get his mental health sorted out. It's the best way to redeem him in anyone's eyes and atleast he didn't purposely murder linda like some rapists do. Dean I find a fanistating character ATM because it's just unclear where he is going next.
Perhaps he could be redeemed if he realises what he did, takes responsibility, and seeks help?
I don't think a rapist can ever be redeemed.
Very true. I just wondered if DTC may try to take a different angle on things, and explore things from Deans point of view, maybe ask the audience 'can a rapist ever be redeemed if he did what he did due to mental health issues?' it would certainly be controversial and cause some debate.
If a murderer can serve his time and walk back into the community, would we accept the same of a rapist?
Agreed. Shame to lose Dean though. I had high hopes for him when he was re-introduced
This is definitely a possibility. Dean's tried it before (Kevin and the lighter in the car lot....I think) and so it wouldn't be out of character under the circumstances.
I am yet to see a convincing and compelling suicide in soap. I would welcome this, if done correctly.
Why not?
Ben killed Heather
Stacey killed Archie
Janine killed Barry
Ronnie stole Kats baby
Alfie burned Kat
Billy abused Jamie
Pat Butcher killed a child
Nick killed Eddie
so why cant Dean have a future?
I don't get why people think sexual invasion is worse than a taking a life. Rape is horrendous but viewers have forgiven worse.
I didn't really watch ED when that happened, but was that something to do with Pearl's grandson?
Yeah, that sounds about right.
Yeah Pearls son. Convicted of rape of a neighbour, and moved to the village to be with his mother upon release. He was beaten to a pulp, by Scott Windsor who mistakenly thought he had tried to rape Donna.
I think rape is every bit as bad as taking a life! >:( I think that unless someone has been raped themselves they don't really understand how devastating it is. It ruins lives especially if a pregnancy comes out of it like Linda's rape.