shirt; this outfit is the one most recognized by pop culture and horror fans. Characteristics Academic studies describe Jess as not being entirely reserved. Her characterization is as being timid, intelligent, and very forward-thinking — but not unsociable. These traits of progressiveness and independence are through her decision to have an abortion, despite the opposition of men. She notably doesn't give in to the pressure of changing her decision despite her boyfriend's aggressive attempt at coercion. Theories suggest Jess's grounded demeanor during these scenes of male confrontation prompts the audience's sympathy, particularly for standing her ground. Jess's pregnancy makes her the topic of another heavily discussed concept, Carol J. Clover's final girl theory, which Clover attributes to female survivors being virginal. Jess's pregnancy has led to her description as an anti-thesis to the concept. Jess's engagement in sexual activity and her decision to decline her boyfriend's proposal and reject his persuasion to keep the baby have led to discussions of her having overt feminist undertones — she aspires to have a career. Editor Peter Normanton describes Bradford as being the focus of the film and impacting its outcome. Similarly, Alan-Bertaneisson Jones states that film focuses on Jess rather than the killer and describes her as being a "fully realized character". Notes References Black Christmas (film series) Christmas characters Film characters introduced in 1974 Final girls