Character from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
A red-haired psychopath who targets Violet with obsessive violence — Jack represents everything wrong with Basgiath's survival-of-the-strongest culture, and he thrives in its brutality.
Jack Barlowe is a predator in a system that rewards predators. He fixates on Violet as prey from the first day, attempting to kill her multiple times through both sanctioned challenges and covert attacks. Bonded to the aggressive orange dragon Solas, Jack channels his violent nature into increasingly dangerous confrontations. He is not complex — he is a weapon pointed at whoever he perceives as weak, and Basgiath's culture of lethal competition gives him permission to strike.
Red hair, pale skin, wiry build with deceptive strength. Wild eyes that light up during violence. A permanent sneer that makes his angular face look feral.
Also known as: Jack, Barlowe