Jacob and Dr. Golan

Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children

A trusted therapeutic relationship is exposed as an enemy’s surveillance strategy, culminating in Jacob’s refusal and lethal resistance.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Therapist’s Reassurance The Therapist’s Reassurance from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Therapist’s Reassurance A persuasive account Dr. Golan explains Jacob’s visions as an acute stress reaction caused by trauma.

The Therapist’s Reassurance from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Therapist’s Reassurance A persuasive account Dr. Golan explains Jacob’s visions as an acute stress reaction caused by trauma.

The Therapist’s Reassurance A persuasive account Dr. Golan explains Jacob’s visions as an acute stress reaction caused by trauma. Jacob accepts the explanation because it offers relief from the fear that he is losing his mind. Trust established Repeated sessions teach Jacob to hide continuing nightmares. Golan gains access to the boy’s memories while appearing to be a source of care.

The Island Pursuit The Island Pursuit from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Island Pursuit The disguise is exposed Dr. Golan appears armed in the icehouse and identifies the children by their abilities and histories.

The Island Pursuit from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Island Pursuit The disguise is exposed Dr. Golan appears armed in the icehouse and identifies the children by their abilities and histories.

The Island Pursuit The disguise is exposed Dr. Golan appears armed in the icehouse and identifies the children by their abilities and histories. Jacob recognizes his former therapist as the Wight who manipulated him. An offer and refusal Golan offers safety and money in exchange for finding more peculiars. Jacob refuses, choosing the endangered children over a return to ordinary life.

The Lighthouse Shot The Lighthouse Shot from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Lighthouse Shot A final threat Golan uses the birdcage to threaten Emma and the Ymbrynes, then tries to escape with them.

The Lighthouse Shot from "Miss Peregrine's Home of Peculiar Children". The Lighthouse Shot A final threat Golan uses the birdcage to threaten Emma and the Ymbrynes, then tries to escape with them.

The Lighthouse Shot A final threat Golan uses the birdcage to threaten Emma and the Ymbrynes, then tries to escape with them. Jacob must decide whether he can use the gun he has taken. Violence and consequence Jacob shoots Golan in the throat, killing the man who had exploited his trust. The act saves the immediate confrontation but cannot prevent the loss of Miss Avocet or the failure of the loop.

After Abraham’s death

During the storm at the fishmonger’s shop

Near the end of the lighthouse confrontation