Why did Claire pretend Randall?

In order to heal Jamie, Claire pretends to be Randall (having been married to his descendant, she knows exactly what he's like) and taunts Jamie into attacking her. This is the only way she knows to heal him.

What did Claire whisper to Randall?

Claire, saying “Jonathan Wolverton Randall….” Close up on Randall's face as Claire tell him his birth date: “Born, Sept 3, 1705, dies….” Claire whispers his date of death into his ear, and the camera pulls back from his face, where he knows, HE KNOWS that she is telling the truth and there's nothing he can do about it.

Is Jamie raped in the Outlander book?

Drawing on her knowledge of Frank, his voice and his mannerisms, she imitates Jonathan Randall to the best of her ability, bringing back all the bad memories of Jamie's rape. This is the 17th-century version of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. Jamie goes into a rage and tries to fight Claire.

Why did Black Jack Randall flog Jamie?

There is a bounty on his head for the murder of a soldier, even though he definitely didn't do it. That was Black Jack Randall. That's just the basics of why Jamie was flogged in Outlander. Basically, it's Black Jack Randall's power trip as he fails to get what he wants from Jamie.

What did Black Jack Randall do to Claire?

Randall discovered she was lying after he tricked her into thinking the Duchess was calling the shots but in reality, the Duke had never married. As a result, Black Jack Randall attacked and assaulted Claire, holding her at knifepoint.

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Why is Jack Randall so evil?

The sadistic redcoat was highlighted as a violently twisted man with next to no conscience. But Menzies has stated that his character wasn't necessarily evil but had been deformed by his own traumatizing experiences of war and punishment.

Why does Jamie's ghost visit Claire?

Some think Jamie's spirit (but not his body) traveled to through time to guide Claire to him; others suggest Jamie had a near-death experience after the Battle of Culloden, and that's why his ghost is 25 when he appears to Frank.

Why is Jack Randall obsessed with Jamie?

Black Jack seemed obsessed with Jamie after first raiding his home at Lallybroch where the Scotsman stood up for himself and his sister Jenny (Laura Donnelly). He then inflicted horrific injuries on Jamie after he administered a second flogging while the Highlander was still recovering from an earlier whipping.

Does Claire tell Frank about Black Jack Randall?

Although it didn't unfold on-screen, the showrunners did imply Claire told Frank the truth about Black Jack Randall. This was all revealed in "Dragonfly in Amber" when Roger and Brianna were looking into Reverend Wakefield's journals and discovered Frank had sent him a letter.

Why did Jamie go to jail?

However, when he's alone, on his own land with no risk, he can reveal who he really is.” Scottish tartans were banned after the Battle of Culloden. A flashback to Ardsmuir Prison in the Outlander Season 6 premiere showed Jamie taking the punishment for an elderly man's possession of his clan's colors.

Why does Claire marry John GREY?

She was going to be arrested for espionage, and Lord John Grey had to protect her knowing that she wouldn't be a spy. He married her to offer her his protection. Yes, they did consummate the marriage, too.

Did Black Jack Randall exist?

Well, according to some sources, the character was not based on any real person from the Jacobite era, unlike other characters on the show. Outlander featured some real figures including the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow) and Bonnie Prince Charlie (Andrew Gower).

Does Jamie forgive Claire for sleeping with the King?

Jamie decides that he can forgive her. He can move on from it. However, he makes it clear that she is to never sleep with another man again.

What caused Claire's miscarriage?

Claire sadly lost her child after going into early labour as she raced to stop Jaime from duelling with Captain Jack Randall (also Menzies). The nurse was rushed to the L'Hôpital des Anges where her baby was stillborn, leaving Claire devastated.

Why did Claire's necklace turn black?

Master Raymond has passed the fake poison test! Hurrah! But then — BUT THEN! — Claire's necklace turns black, signaling that Master Raymond slipped real poison into the cup.

Does Claire ever love Frank again?

They show Claire and frank as being in love and happy. Then she falls back in time. While back in time, she is forced to marry Jamie but then very quickly thereafter begins enjoying the relationship and having intimate relations with him.

Who was the man staring at Claire's window?

In the very first episode of Outlander, Frank Randall passes by a mysterious man in a beret. The audience never sees the man's face, but his Scottish kilt and the fact that he's seen staring up at Claire Fraser through a window implies that he's none other than Jamie Fraser, Claire's husband from the 18th century.

Was Jamie a virgin in Outlander?

Admitting he's a virgin

Jamie also uses this time to admit another secret. He is still a virgin. This wouldn't have been common for a man in his 20s even in the 18th century, but it gives us a look at Jamie's virtue. We also know he took some lessons from his father about being ready to be a father.

What disease does Alex Randall have?

Claire comes to see Alex and tells him he has tuberculosis and congestive heart failure, and likely less than a year to live. Alex asks Claire not to tell Jack. He then tells Claire that he knows about Jack, but it doesn't matter because he is his brother.

Why is Jamie outside Claire's window?

It is believed that the actual purpose of Jamie's ghost being outside of Claire's window was to help steer her to his own time where they would meet. Since Claire's trip through the stones at Craigh Na Dun was completely accidental, she could have ended up at any time in the past.

Why can't Jamie travel through the stones?

Because Jamie doesn't have the ability to time travel. In episode 213 you see him touch the stones and nothing happens. He doesn't hear any buzzing like Claire does when she gets near them.

How are Claire and Geillis related?

Geillis and Claire are related through Master Raymond. And Dougal is Jamie's maternal uncle, making Buck Jamie's cousin. Again, Roger is a direct descendant of Buck. And Jemmy is a descendant of all of them!

Is Black Jack Randall a sociopath?

There's no doubt that Black Jack Randall is an Outlander character to hate. However, whether he's a psychopath or a sociopath has been something fans have debated for quite some time. Diana Gabaldon confirms what he is. It turns out that he's a sociopath.

Why did Black Jack Randall punch his brother?

It's what came after that was so disturbing and interesting: Black Jack took out his sorrow through rage and started beating his dead brother's corpse. It's something that wasn't originally in the script, but actor Tobias Menzies felt like it was the real way his character would react.

Does Jamie recover from Randall?

Claire rescues Jamie, but not before he has suffered rape and torture by Randall. They, along with Murtagh, escape to France, where Jamie eventually starts to heal.