Jenifer is clearly a parasite and distinct details point to that conclusion throughout the graphic novel. Jenifer like any parasite is living off the means of her host but unlike other parasites who feed directly off their host Jenifer uses the surroundings of her host, Jim. The first direct sign of Jenifer being a parasite is on the 4th page of the graphic novel in the 6th panel Jim states "but it was killing all of us, slowly, painfully, our lives became an endless nightmare with the strain of Jennifer's presence". Jennifer is the direct cause of the deteriorating state of Jim's physical and mental being. This is shown and stated on the 7th page of the graphic novel since Jennifer’s arrival Jim has developed insomnia and lost weight and these are some of the defining traits that lead me too believe Jennifer is a parasite and not a predator. Even though Jennifer may feed on others she doesn’t have the ability too do this on her own she needs a host to do so, and it seems her affect on her host makes it near impossible for them too get rid of her or even themselves no matter how they may try to deteriorate there bodies further (ex: Jim's drinking).
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