: The protagonist, whose perspective we follow closely. Jade is complex, with layers of vulnerability, strength, and a deep-seated need for connection. Throughout the story, she grapples with her feelings towards her brother, leading to significant character growth.
The title Taboo is straightforward yet layered. In anthropology, a taboo is a social or religious custom prohibiting discussion of a particular thing or act. For Jantzen, the central taboos are: