Jess Mariano and Logan Huntzberger had been, arguably, Rory Gilmore’s two largest loves. Due to their significance in Rory’s life, Gilmore Women followers have spent years debating the deserves of every man. Some followers strongly consider that Jess is to Rory what Luke Danes is to Lorelai Gilmore. Briefly, they assume he’s her real love. The identical followers argue that Logan, Rory’s faculty beau, has hanging similarities to Christopher Hayden, Rory’s largely absentee father, and Lorelai’s on-again-off-again love curiosity. Should you examine the state of affairs from a unique angle, you would argue that Jess truly has extra in widespread with Christopher than Logan does.
Jess Mariano and Christopher Hayden each appeared hung up on the previous
Group Jess followers typically argue that Jess Mariano provided Rory choices that Logan by no means may, identical to Luke provided Lorelai one thing that Christopher by no means may. The similarities form of finish there, although. The similarities between Jess and Christopher are a bit extra encompassing. Maybe most significantly, Christopher and Jess had been each hung up on the previous, and each seen their respective relationships with an depth that was seemingly a bit overblown.
Lorelai and Christopher dated briefly in highschool, after which Lorelai acquired pregnant. The connection seemingly ended there. Nonetheless, a long time later, he was pining for Lorelai and imagining a connection that wasn’t precisely rooted within the actuality of the state of affairs. Christopher even begged Lorelai to marry him after they hadn’t seen one another in years.
Equally, Jess seen his highschool relationship with Rory with an depth that didn’t match the size of their teen romance. Jess and Rory dated for six months as highschool seniors. A 12 months later, he confirmed up at her dorm and requested her to run away with him. Two years after that, he claimed to know Rory higher than “anyone.” Jess critics argue that his claims had been boastful and, frankly, slightly delusional. When you consider it, Jess’ tackle his relationship with Rory aligns nearly completely with how Christopher seen his connection to Lorelai.
Jess Mariano and Christopher Hayden each fought in opposition to authority however ultimately grew to become accountable adults
Jess and Chris weren’t simply comparable in the best way they interacted with the objects of their affection. The 2, who by no means truly met, had very comparable personalities. Chris and Jess each fought in opposition to authority and refused to take college significantly. Each refused to do what their households needed them to do.
Jess refused even to attend Stars Hole Excessive College frequently. Christopher had a troubled highschool document, too. Within the season 6 episode, “You’ve Been Gilmored,” Christopher notes that he was kicked out of a number of prep faculties. Whereas Logan additionally bounced round to a number of faculties, he landed at Yale and appeared to do moderately nicely. Christopher by no means talked about attending faculty. He definitely didn’t attend Princeton, as his household had hoped.
Jess and Christopher each appeared to have rootless younger grownup lives. Christopher ultimately will get it collectively, settles down, and turns into a accountable grownup. He even took over elevating his second baby when her mom left for Paris, however not earlier than traversing the nation and bouncing from job to job.
Jess additionally ultimately figured issues out. After leaping across the nation, he settled in Philadelphia, revealed a e-book, and labored for a writer. When followers caught up with Jess in Gilmore Women: A Yr within the Life, he appeared to have himself so as. The identical was true for Christopher.
Logan Huntzberger was extra like one other essential man in Rory Gilmore’s life
Whereas Logan did have a few of Christopher’s persona traits, he appeared to be extra like Richard Gilmore than Christopher. Logan Huntzberger was a younger man from cash who, whereas not fully thrilled together with his future, understood his household’s expectations. Logan Huntzberger additionally matured and have become dedicated to succeeding professionally. Maybe most significantly, he refused to permit his household’s emotions to intervene together with his relationship with Rory.
Richard was very very like Logan as a younger grownup. Whereas knowledgeable with a stellar fame by the point followers met him, Richard alluded to being reasonably rebellious throughout his time at Yale. Richard additionally refused to let his household’s ideas on Emily Gilmore dissuade him from marrying her. Richard, like Logan, was there for his love when she wanted him most.
So, does that imply Logan Huntzberger was Rory’s real love and never Jess Mariano? It’s exhausting to say. Logan and Rory definitely appeared to have extra in widespread than Rory and Jess, and their relationship was extra developed, no matter which characters appeared essentially the most comparable.