Who is Pulp Fiction's The Gimp?
Among the most unsettling figures in Pulp Fiction is the enigmatic Gimp. According to Quentin Tarantino, The Gimp was first a hitchhiker picked up by Zed and Maynard several years before the film's events. Zed and Maynard coached The Gimp to be "the perfect victim." The Gimp, then, is a victim of circumstance caught for a protracted period of time in slavery of nefarious sadists. Worse worse, The Gimp is dead, dying from an unintentional hanging.
At the close of Pulp Fiction, what becomes of The Gimp?
Following Butch's one blow to knock down The Gimp after saving Marsellus Wallace from the pawnhouse cellar The Gimp carries a rope around his neck even if he did not die from the punch. The Gimp's end is terrible and dismal since he hangs himself unintentionally upon passing out.
Pulp Fiction's The Gimp actor was who?
Stephen Hibbert took on the Gimp. Hibbert also played parts in films and TV shows including Just Shoot Me! and The Cat in the Hat. Hibbert is primarily recognized, though, as a writer. He penned for television series including Darkwing Duck and Boy Meets World. Along with Julia Sweeney, Jim Emerson, and Quentin Tarantino, he co-wrote the SNL movie It's Pat. Tarantino met Hibbert most likely via It's Pat, which resulted in Hibbert's Pulp Fiction casting. Playing the friend of The Wolf's daughter, Raquel, a junkyard owner, Sweeney also has a little part in Pulp Fiction. Both with extremely dark humor, Pulp Fiction and It's Pat have comparable tone and subject.
Within Pulp Fiction, what does The Gimp represent?
The Gimp stands for the terrible destiny Marsellus Wallace might have if Butch had left him alone in the cellar. Marsellus might turn into Gimp 2.0, victim of Zed and Maynard. One of the worst scenes in the film, the Gimp one emphasizes the possibility of violence and brutality in the society. Still, The Gimp reminds us of the need of atonement. Butch's decision to save Marsellus demonstrates, nevertheless, his ability to act morally even in trying circumstances. This finally results in a pleasant ending—unique in the realm of Pulp Fiction.
What part does the Gimp play in the Pulp Fiction story overall?
Though he doesn't have much screen time, the Gimp is a major character in Pulp Fiction. The terrible death and sinister past of the Gimp draw attention to the sinister side of Tarantino's film world. He is also a strong emblem of the need of atonement and the results of bloodshed. The Gimp reminds us that even the most horrible and apparently strong characters in the film are vulnerable and capable of suffering as well as that even the most horrible people can atone.
Why in a 2020 interview did Tarantino divulge The Gimp's backstory?
In a 2020 interview, Quentin Tarantino most likely chose to share The Gimp's biography since it would provide Pulp Fiction buffs more understanding of the character and his part in the film. His past clarifies The Gimp's actions and sad ending. It also gives the film greater complexity, which fuels even more reflection. For supporters, too, it's fulfilling to have the riddle of The Gimp's name and beginnings answered.
