Why did Rue's dad died?

One of the biggest factors in her downward spiral, though, is the death of her father. In the season finale, we see Rue's dad deteriorating from cancer in their home, surrounded by medical equipment and a whole lot of prescription drugs.
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What did Rue take from her dad?

As Leslie was working through much of Robert's cancer battle, Rue, at just 13 turned into her father's primary carer. Through Rue's narration, we learn Robert was too “out of it” on medication to notice as she stole one of his oxycontin pills, which formally triggered the addiction that led to her overdose.
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How old was Rue when her dad died Euphoria?

When Rue was 14, Robert passed away.
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Is Robert Rue's dad in Euphoria?

Robert Bennett, played by Bruce Wexler, Rue's father, seen in flashbacks, died from cancer when Rue was 13.
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What is Rue's backstory in Euphoria?

Rue started doing drugs and ultimately became addicted. That drove her to have a tumultuous relationship with her mother that included threatening to kill her at one point. It reached its boiling point when she overdosed and was discovered by her little sister Gia, which traumatized her.
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Rue's dad funeral speech (Full scene) - Euphoria [2x08] Finale



What was wrong with Rue's dad?

During season one of Euphoria, it was revealed that Rue's father passed away from cancer before the main events of the show. His death affected Rue greatly and one of the ways she remembers her dad is through that purple hoodie that she wears often in both seasons of the show.
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What was Rue diagnosed with as a child?

I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder at 6 years old and bipolar disorder at 18. While I have not experienced addiction, I can relate to much of Rue's emotional pain, as she was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Who did Rue steal from?

Not seeing any other options, Rue goes to Laurie's house, giving her $2,000 and the jewelry she stole since she doesn't have the money from the pills. Laurie is eerily calm, thanking her for coming to her house and saying she knew Rue lied to her about being sober.
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Did Jules cheat on Rue?

3) Jules literally cheats on Rue

Rue and Jules never make clear if their relationship is monogamous but it's pretty evident that Rue has eyes for no one but Jules. Meanwhile, Jules tells Rue that she is also in love with Anna in season 1 and sleeps with Elliot behind Rue's back in season 2.
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What was Rue's last name?

Rues full name is Rue Barnette. the careers set a trap and probally let Marvel have the honor of killing the victim (Rue). He through his spear into her adomin and Katniss quickly shot him in the neck. He may not have gone strait for Katniss because Cato may have killed him if he was to kill Katniss.
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Why couldnt Rue Pee Euphoria?

Rue Bennett : [voice-over] Okay, this is gonna sound sick because I'm actually in a lot of pain right now due to the sheer weight and strain on my bladder, but, man, does this make me miss opiates because your bladder is trained from a very early age not to pee whenever it wants to, it needs permission from your brain.
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Why did Laurie poke Rue so much?

Laurie giving Rue morphine was to help

Giving her an injection of morphine was ultimately an act of empathy. It can be common for addicts to use certain drugs in order to abstain from taking others.
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Why did Rue take Adderall?

Rue decided to take the remaining heroin left by Faye in the car. High on drugs, Rue entered the party to find Elliot taking drugs inside a room. She joined him and was about to lose consciousness when he crushed her with some Adderall to help her stabilize her heart rate.
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Is Jules a boy?

The show is Euphoria, HBO's controversy-courting teen drama, and the character is Jules, a charismatic young transgender girl with Rapinoe-pink hair and a heart that looks for love in all the wrong places.
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Why does Rue yawn so much?

However, many Euphoria fans have taken to the internet to ask one question: why was Rue yawning, sweating and getting sick so much? Well, it turns out, there is a very real reason why she was doing so, since they are common symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
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Did Jules and Elliot sleep together?

Elliot eventually reveals to Jules that Rue has relapsed and that she is harbouring $10k worth of drugs in a suitcase, leading to Jules sleeping with Elliot and informing Rue's mother. Rue then accuses Jules of being a snitch, indirectly ending their relationship.
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Why is Jules toxic?

Rue Is Emotionally Dependent On Jules

Rue's well-being depended on Jules being there for her at all times. She simply switched from being dependent on drugs to becoming obsessed with another person, which is extremely toxic.
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Does Rue know that Jules slept with Elliot?

Signs Rue Knows Elliot and Jules Hooked Up

In season two, episode five, when Rue discovers Jules and Elliot in her living room after they tell her mother about her substance use, it's hard to miss Jules is wearing Elliot's clothes, suggesting she spent the night at his place.
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Did Rue and Elliot hook up?

Does It Matter if Rue Knows Elliot and Jules Hooked Up? The short answer is no, it doesn't really matter. At the end of the season two finale, Rue says she isn't even sure she loved Jules, considering she was high for the majority of their relationship.
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Why can't Rue open a Jolly Rancher?

Fans on Reddit have suggested a deeper meaning behind this scene. “She didn't have the strength to open the wrapper until she mustered the courage to apologize to Ali and lift a weight from her chest, and in doing so she was rewarded for her step toward sobriety and a healthier life,” one wrote.
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What does morphine do to Rue?

According to Medline Plus, morphine is an opiate that is typically used to relieve severe pain that cannot be controlled by the use of other pain medications. It seems that Laurie took advantage of Rue by giving her another highly addictive opiate to ease her withdrawal symptoms and knock her out.
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Why was Rue mad at Jules?

In the mid-season, Jules cheats on Rue by making out with Elliot. When Jules and Elliot inform Rue's mother about her drug relapse, Rue gets very angry. She yells at Jules, “You don't love me. You just love to be loved.” It's the end of Jules and Rue's relationship.
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What are the drugs in Euphoria?

Rue takes the powerful opioid fentanyl, injects morphine, and drags around a suitcase filled with thousands of dollars worth of drugs (a stash she can't resist dipping into). Meanwhile, she rips apart her life: tearing through her house, ransacking strangers' homes, and screaming at the people she loves the most.
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Is Euphoria a mental illness?

Euphoria is a pleasant emotional state and is not a mental health condition on its own, but it can sometimes be a symptom or sign of a mental health condition.
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What is the message of Euphoria?

Unlike most shows with drugs or sex, Euphoria cares about people and fights not to glorify or romanticize its darker content. In this way, it can delve into these important and necessary topics without succumbing to Hollywood romanticism and hurting anyone in the process.
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