
that's not what i meant. i meant in how he deals with ppl, he just "puts up" with uncomfortable behavior knowing damn well it's gonna escalate and then acts like a damsel in distress bc otherwise there would be no plot. but we all know that ppl who are used to being objectified, sexually harassed and stalked at least have some personal protocols and threat management strategies bc of how used to it they are,ge acts like it's the first time it's happening to him

he's traumatized, and you cannot expect traumatized victims who have received no support from others to magically react correctly in these situations. victims are often retraumatized bc their bodies and brain chemistry have literally changed from the inciting incident, causing them to freeze when they should be fighting. being stalked is one thing, and nearly being gang raped is another. you literally cannot fault the mc for that.
i hate it when ppl who regularly get stalked and harassed develop no skills to prevent it. as if ppl are that dumb and useless, if it's a current thing, you not only get used to it but also learn how to deal with it efficiently. he still acts like it's the first time in his life that he got stalked. maiden in distress at his big age