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| “ | "Failing playwright reverses fate with blinding success and marriage into nobility..." |
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— A newspaper about Jack Smith in Birth of a Monster
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Jack Smith is a British playwright and the father of Jack the Ripper.
Appearance[]
Having an appearance similar to his son, Jack Smith is a man who has straight fair hair and a mustache. He appears in formal clothing, which includes a sleeveless waistcoat over a white shirt, a necktie, trousers and shoes.
Personality[]
It can be assumed that he is a skilled playwright, having one of his plays become famous. He can be considered an irresponsible and dishonest person for giving an empty promise to Mary.
Plot[]
Past[]
Jack Smith was once a struggling playwright. During that time he went to a brothel where he met Mary. Jack Smith made a hollow promise to her that if he became successful, he'll marry her. He unknowingly conceived a child with her, who would later be known as humanity's most infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
Jack Smith is killed by the future Jack the Ripper
13 years later, one of Jack Smith's plays became a success, and he married a noblewoman.
Shortly after, his son, after killing his own mother, sought him out and found him in his residence. The boy explained that he was his child, and killed him with no hesitation.
Abilities[]
Skilled Playwright: Jack Smith is a playwright of notable skill. While not being very successful during most of his career, he did managed to become famous eventually with his play "Gin and Rose in The Slums".
Trivia[]
- Jack Smith is an extremely common name in English-speaking countries, making the phrase "Jack Smith" synonymous with "average Joe". The author likely meant to make the character anonymous, despite having a name to refer to him by, similar to Jack the Ripper.
- Jack Smith's play "Gin and Rose in The Slums" seems to be a love story between a wealthy man and a prostitute. It is likely that the play was inspired by Jack Smith relationship with Mary, even though he did not love her.