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We see Ross enter the prison where Jim is dying. It is a bleak, harrowing scene that highlights the show’s class politics. Ross may have escaped the noose due to his status and connections, but Jim—a poor man convicted of poaching—has no such luxury. Watching Jim waste away while Ross remains powerless serves as a bitter mirror to Ross’s own recent escape from death. It fuels his cynicism toward the ruling class (represented perfectly by the callousness of the local magistrates) and deepens his bond with Demelza, who pleads for Jim’s release on compassionate grounds. When Jim finally dies, it isn't just a plot point; it is a moral anchor, reminding Ross that his fight is not just for his own mine, but against a system that crushes the weak. poldark 2x2
Team Demelza forever. ❤️