Why Donny Wouldn't Let Martha Go - Baby Reindeer: A Character Analysis

In this video essay, I do a character dive into Donny and how Martha affected him, discussing why he had such a hard time reporting her and ultimately why he couldn't let her go. I also discuss his artistry, how Darrien hurt him, and his desire to seek validation to heal his pain.

0:00- 1:07 intro
1:07- 2:05 Quick summary
2:05 3:21 Artists always seek validation
3:21- 7:13 Darrien- Power dynamics and breaking someone's trust
7:13- 7:48 trauma causes Donny to turn on himself
7:48- 8:35 ripping Donny of his agency and sexuality
8:35- 11:16 seeking male validation and trying to regain his masculinity
11:16- 13:23 Teri in relation to male validation
13:23- 17:20 pitying Martha, feeling powerful, but also she truly sees him
17:20- 18:42 Why didn’t he tell the cops sooner?
18:42- 20:26 Healing is not linear
20:26: 23:00 closing thoughts

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