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One of survival horror's essential anchors: capable, calm, and always one bad hallway away from disaster.
Jill matters because Resident Evil trusted her to carry fear without making her fragile. She reads as trained and resourceful, which lets the horror come from the situation rather than from condescension.
Example
From the mansion original to the Nemesis association, Jill keeps showing up whenever Capcom needs credibility.
Why it matters
Jill matters because survival horror works better when competence and vulnerability coexist.
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