| “ | I think it's over. | „ |
| ~ Alice about her relationship with his ex |
Alice's Ex-Boyfriend is the main antagonist of the animated series Tear Along the Dotted Line by Zerocalcare, released on Netflix in 2021. He never appears on screen but is referenced as a negative figure in Alice’s past, contributing to her emotional struggles.
Appearance[]
Alice's ex-boyfriend is never physically shown in the series, and no details about his appearance are provided, on screen he appears as a shadowy sketchy figure. His presence is only felt through the impact he had on Alice’s life, as described by other characters.
Personality[]
Although his personality is not explicitly explored, he is implied to have been a toxic influence in Alice’s life. His actions, while not detailed, are suggested to have contributed to her distress and isolation.
Biography[]
Little is known about Alice’s ex-boyfriend, aside from the fact that he was in a past relationship with Alice. Their relationship is mentioned in passing, and it is implied that it ended poorly, leaving Alice in a vulnerable emotional state. He is never named, and his exact role in her life remains ambiguous. His actions drove Alice to suicide.
Trivia[]
- Alice’s ex-boyfriend is similar to Man in Bambi: a character who never appears on screen but plays a role in a tragic event.
- His lack of a name and presence reinforces the idea that the true antagonist of the story is guilt, anxiety, and the inability to recognize the suffering of others in time.
- Fans have speculated about his exact impact on Alice, but Tear Along the Dotted Line intentionally leaves this ambiguous.
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