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One of the core selling points toYellowjacketshas always been the cannibalism.
In all three cases, we see cannibalism as an act of love, not violence.
When the team eats Jackie, we see them at a Greek feast, toasting to her sacrifice.
They eat Jackie because they are starving, yes, but also because they love her.
We see a similar reverence with Javi.
The first one to eat is Travis, his brother, who bites into his heart raw.
It’s only once Travis gives the girls permission that they partake.
Because we all feel the same way about Courtney Eaton.
This is even true of Ben.
Natalie kills him, and Misty discovers him.
We finally see a change in the finale, when they hunt Mari for sport.
Several of the girls only pretend to hunt Mari, with Melissa targetting Shauna and Gen distracting Taissa.
Akilah does not appear to leave her cave.
This is deliberately juxtaposed with Taissa eating Van for therightreasons - to show her ultimate love.
