Board Thread:False Info and Speculative Discussion/@comment-70.49.30.209-20141123024902/@comment-4280498-20141126180619

It is a confusing as to why Jackson was a kanima, but if we look at each fact we get a rough idea as to why.

"Kanima cannot be a werewolf until resolves conflict that manifest it"

This quote explains Jackson's life to a tee. His parents died when he was a baby, he found out he was an orphan which he did not take well apparently, he was determined to be the best at whatever he did no matter what the cost whether it was to please others or someone he never met. Lots of people in these circumstances have repressed anger and outward resentment toward the world, so he needed tons of therapy.

Lydia was able to reach him because she was first real human connection he had with. Even more than the Whittemores. He became a werewolf because before he died his inner conflict was resolved. Someone with that close connection with him told him they loved him. Something he wished to hear from his real parents. Lydia is that representation.

It's a mouthful but there you have it.