[tps_header]The Evolution Of Jude[/tps_header]
Jude has probably been one of the characters that has evolved the most on The Fosters. His growth and complexity isn’t just due to the fact that he is a boy growing into a young man. It is very much due to the writers’ ability to create a character that feels deeply and understands much more than it might seem. Jude has grown from a scared kid to one that is comfortable in his own skin. A sensitive and loving boy, despite his tumultuous upbringing in foster care, Jude has been someone that has defied “normative” gender roles. The series briefly touched on moments when his former foster-father mistreated him for putting on dresses. Jude’s signature blue nail polish has not made an appearance in quite some time; but it has continued to be a symbol of his friendship with and then love for Connor, his armor in moments when he’s needed strength, and his desire to embrace his differences without having to explain them to anyone. Although Jude has not explicitly defined his sexuality on the show and doesn’t want to, I mean it’s okay he’s only 13, his relationship with Connor definitely places him somewhere under the queer umbrella.
https://youtu.be/wmbdC36yqD0
Advertisement
