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―Joe Goldberg's phrase when he finds the next woman he sees as "The One", and his most famous quote.
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Joe Goldberg, the protagonist of the series YOU has several obsessions that characterize his personality throughout the story. Here are some of the main ones:
- Obsession with Romantic Love:
- Joe believes in an idealized and intense vision of romantic love. He convinces himself that each new woman in his life is his "soulmate" and does everything to conquer and maintain this relationship. His obsession leads him to idealize his partners and ignore their flaws. All of Joe's obsessions were romantic with the exception of Rhys Montrose, who Joe became obsessed with out of admiration, as they both had quite a few stories.
- Stalking:
- Joe is a compulsive stalker. He obsessively monitors the online and offline activities of his victims, using social media, physically following them, and breaking into their homes to learn everything about them. This behavior is driven by his need for control and to know every detail of the person's life he is interested in.
- Control and Manipulation:
- Joe is a master at manipulating situations and people to fit his worldview. He manipulates the emotions and actions of his victims and others around him to maintain control of the situation and ensure that his desires are fulfilled.
- Violence and Homicide:
- When his plans are threatened or when someone gets between him and his goal, Joe does not hesitate to resort to violence. He sees murder as a justified means to achieve his ends, eliminating any obstacles that stand in the way of his "love."
- Moral Justifications:
- Joe constantly rationalizes his morally questionable actions, convincing himself that his crimes are committed for a "greater good" or to protect those he loves. He sees himself as a tragic hero on a mission, thus justifying his acts of violence and control.
- Rejection of the Past:
- Joe tends to reject and hide his past, including his traumas and negative experiences. He constantly seeks to reinvent himself, believing he can be a different person with each new victim.
These obsessions shape Joe Goldberg's behavior throughout the series YOU, leading him to commit extreme acts to maintain his illusions of love and control.
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