Another favourite thing of mine I admire about Jonasi from
#ThePolygamist is that he has never missed a birth of his kids.
But also Gomora's standard for being present at his children's births highlights the deeply contradictory nature of his character. While he prides himself on showing up for those monumental medical milestones, his presence at delivery stands in stark contrast to his complete emotional abandonment and selfishness in daily life. It feels less like genuine fatherly devotion and more like a tactical ego boost to reinforce his role as the ultimate patriarch.
Jonasi uses moments like being in the delivery room to tell himself he is a "good, traditional man". Yet, he has no issue leaving his family in emotional ruin.
Showing up for the birth gives him an immediate sense of ownership and control over the mother and the newborn. It feeds his narcissistic belief that his empire revolves entirely around his legacy.
perfect record" at births as a shield against criticism. It allows him to claim he cares for his kids, even as his chaotic web of wives, mistresses, and girlfriends tears the children's daily stability apart.
Ultimately, Jonasi being there for the births makes his final, isolated downfall feel even more earned. He made sure he was there when his children entered the world, but by the end, his egocentric choices ensured he died without them by his side.
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