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{{Character_infobox||films = ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''
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|image = Jenner.png
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|name = Jenner
 
|films = ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''
 
|voice = [[Paul Shenar]]
 
|voice = [[Paul Shenar]]
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|inspiration = The character of the same name from the book "Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
|animated = [[Tim Burton]]
 
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|personality = Bloodthirsty, arrogant, pompous, vain, cruel, traitorous, sneaky, kind, selfless, simple-thinking, intelligent
|personality = Evil, brutal, bloodthirsty, merciless, ambitious, murderous, ruthless, cunning, traitorous, violent, sturdy, mighty, dangerous, treacherous, dishonest, cold-hearted, savage, scheming, sneaky, power-hungry, arrogant, greedy, self-assured, self-centered, irreverent, crude, cynical, vicious, simple-thinking, intelligent, quick-tempered, crazy, insane, mad, eccentric, odd, strange, weird, peculiar
 
 
|appearance = Slender rat, grey fur, thick black eyebrows, goatee, green demonic eyes, red tunic over a pink shirt, pink-purple-and-black cloak, square gold pendant, barefoot
 
|occupation = Rat of the Thornbush<br>Bully
 
|alliance = Bad
 
|alliance = Bad
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|affiliations = Don Bluth Villains
 
|goal = To kill Nicodemus (succeeded) To pressure the rats into staying in the rosebush with him (failed)<br>To obtain the stone that was given to Mrs. Brisby by Nicodemus in order to gain power as the leader of the rats (failed)
 
|goal = To kill Nicodemus (succeeded) To pressure the rats into staying in the rosebush with him (failed)<br>To obtain the stone that was given to Mrs. Brisby by Nicodemus in order to gain power as the leader of the rats (failed)
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|home = The Rose Bush
|friends = [[Sullivan]] (formerly), [[The Council Rats]]
 
 
|friends = [[Mrs. Brisby]], [[Justin]], the rats, [[Sullivan]], [[Nicodemus]], [[Mr. Ages]], [[Martin Brisby]], [[Teresa Brisby]], [[Cynthia Brisby]], [[Jonathan Brisby]], [[The Council Rats]]
|minions = [[Sullivan]] (formerly)
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|minions = [[Sullivan]]
|enemies = [[Mrs. Brisby]], [[Justin]], the rats, [[Sullivan]], [[Nicodemus]], [[Mr. Ages]], [[Martin Brisby]], [[Teresa Brisby]], [[Cynthia Brisby]], [[Jonathan Brisby]]
 
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|likes = Power, Justin
|fate = Sullivan throws a knife at him in the back and he falls to his death into the mud.
 
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|dislikes = Nicodemus
|quote = "[[Nicodemus|He]] wanted to destroy everything. I've learned this much: take what [[Justin|you]] can when you can!" (his last words) "No taste for blood, eh? They've taken the animal out of you."
 
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|weapons = Sword
||image = 3885810673_f5a9bf221e_o.png
 
 
|fate = Sacrifices himself to become Justin's advisor and falls to his death into the mud
|name = Jenner||occupation = Rat of the Thornbush
 
 
|quote = "[[Nicodemus|He]] wanted to destroy everything. I've learned this much: take what [[Justin|you]] can when you can!" (his last words)<br>"No taste for blood, eh? They've taken the animal out of you."
|weapons = Sword|appearance = Slender rat, grey fur, thick black eyebrows, goatee, green demonic eyes, red tunic, pink-purple-and black cloak, square gold pendant, barefoot
 
 
|animated = [[Tim Burton]]
|likes = Power, lust, staying in the rosebush,
 
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|dislikes = Nicodemus, any of the rats listening to Mrs. Brisby's "lies" (which weren't lies), the plan to move to Thorn Valley|home = The Rose Bush|inspiration = The character of the same name from the book "Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"}}'''Jenner''' is the main antagonist of the 1982 animated adaptation of the Newbery Award-winning children's novel Mrs. Brisby And The Rats of NIMH, known as ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''. He is a power-hungry and evil rat of [[NIMH]] who betrayed his own kind due to his strong desire to remain in the rose bush, rather than leave to a better life in Thorn Valley, as promised by the elder leader; [[Nicodemus]].
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'''Jenner''' is a major character in the 1982 animated adaptation of the Newbery Award-winning children's novel ''Mrs. Brisby and the Rats of NIMH'', known as ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''. He is a power-hungry and evil rat of [[NIMH]] who betrayed his own kind due to his strong desire to remain in the rose bush, rather than leave to a better life in Thorn Valley, as promised by the elder leader; [[Nicodemus]].
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
 
Jenner was one of many rats freed by [[Jonathan Brisby]] from NIMH. However, quite a few mice and rats died in the process of escaping. The survivors then moved into the Rose Bush which served as their home from then on. It is unclear about Jenner's movements prior to the film.
 
Jenner was one of many rats freed by [[Jonathan Brisby]] from NIMH. However, quite a few mice and rats died in the process of escaping. The survivors then moved into the Rose Bush which served as their home from then on. It is unclear about Jenner's movements prior to the film.
 
==Personality==
 
Many would describe Jenner as evil, cunning, deceptive, scheming, manipulative, and even psychotic or sadistic. It is quite clear from early on that Jenner has some hostile intentions. But it is at the film's climax where he shows his true colours; Jenner is shown killing Nicodemus, trying to steal the Stone and battling Justin at the end of the film. It is during these events he seems to display psychotic behavior. What is also apparent is that he seems to have little control over his morality, that is if he possesses any.
 
   
 
==Role in the film==
 
==Role in the film==
 
===''The Secret of NIMH''===
 
===''The Secret of NIMH''===
Jenner first meets [[Mrs. Brisby]] when she comes to the rats to ask for help moving her home. Jenner concocts a plan on the spot to use this as an opportunity to get rid of Nicodemus; the leader of the rats whom he openly disagrees with. He immediately voices his support to help move the Brisby home under the impression that it would honor the late [[Jonathan Brisby]]. Mrs. Brisby was uneasy in Jenner's presence, but thanked him anyway.
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Jenner first meets [[Mrs. Brisby]] when she comes to the rats to ask for help moving her home. Jenner concocts a plan on the spot to use this as an opportunity to get rid of Nicodemus; the leader of the rats whom he openly disagrees with. He immediately voices his support to help move the Brisby home under the impression that it would honor the late [[Jonathan Brisby]]. Mrs. Brisby was uneasy in Jenner's presence but thanked him anyway.
   
 
As Nicodemus and Mrs. Brisby are leaving for their boat ride, Jenner carefully explains his plan to his confidant Sullivan; to sabotage the operation by cutting the ropes that will be used to lift and move the Brisby home in the hopes that it will crush Nicodemus. Sullivan expresses reluctance to taking such a risk and when he asks what to do about Justin; the head of the rat guards, Jenner simply replies "Leave him to me."
 
As Nicodemus and Mrs. Brisby are leaving for their boat ride, Jenner carefully explains his plan to his confidant Sullivan; to sabotage the operation by cutting the ropes that will be used to lift and move the Brisby home in the hopes that it will crush Nicodemus. Sullivan expresses reluctance to taking such a risk and when he asks what to do about Justin; the head of the rat guards, Jenner simply replies "Leave him to me."
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During the moving of the Brisby home, Jenner and [[Sullivan]] stand ready to cut the ropes. The cement block house comes to hover directly above Nicodemus and Jenner cuts one of the lines. Sullivan decides to take no part in cutting the ropes after having second thoughts about killing Nicodemus. Furious, Jenner rushes forward and cuts the rope himself, dropping the Brisby home, and killing Nicodemus.
 
During the moving of the Brisby home, Jenner and [[Sullivan]] stand ready to cut the ropes. The cement block house comes to hover directly above Nicodemus and Jenner cuts one of the lines. Sullivan decides to take no part in cutting the ropes after having second thoughts about killing Nicodemus. Furious, Jenner rushes forward and cuts the rope himself, dropping the Brisby home, and killing Nicodemus.
   
With Nicodemus dead and the rats fallen into grief, Jenner uses the situation to declare himself as the new leader and persuade the others to return to the rose bush. Mrs. Brisby arrives during his speech and frantically warns the rats that NIMH will arrive in the morning to destroy the rose bush and any rats living within. Jenner attempts to discredit her saying she has become hysterical, but the rats believe her and decide they must leave. Enraged by her meddling, he attacks her with the intention of killing her. Sullivan alerts [[Justin]] to the attack, causing Justin to throw himself between Jenner and Brisby. As Brisby recovers from the initial violence, Jenner spots the necklace of power given to her by Nicodemus and moves to attack her again, desiring the magical item for himself. Justin tries to stop him, but he is thrown aside and wounded by Jenner. Jenner tackles Brisby as she's running away and violently manhandles her trying to get the necklace. Justin comes to her aid and the two rats engage in a sword fight right after Jenner slashes Sullivan across the neck, mortally wounding him.
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With Nicodemus dead and the rats fell into grief, Jenner uses the situation to declare himself as the new leader and persuade the others to return to the rose bush. Mrs. Brisby arrives during his speech and frantically warns the rats that NIMH will arrive in the morning to destroy the rose bush and any rats living within. Jenner attempts to discredit her saying she has become hysterical, but the rats believe her and decide they must leave. Enraged by her meddling, he attacks her with the intention of killing her. Sullivan alerts [[Justin]] to the attack, causing Justin to throw himself between Jenner and Brisby. As Brisby recovers from the initial violence, Jenner spots the necklace of power given to her by Nicodemus and moves to attack her again, desiring the magical item for himself. Justin tries to stop him, but he is thrown aside and wounded by Jenner. Jenner tackles Brisby as she's running away and violently manhandles her trying to get the necklace. Justin comes to her aid and the two rats engage in a sword fight right after Jenner slashes Sullivan across the stomach, mortally wounding him.
   
While they are dueling, Justin (having been fully aware of Jenner's growing resentment and animosity toward Nicodemus, coupled with having seen Jenner fly into a homicidal rage, attacking innocent creatures) correctly deduces that Jenner must have intentionally killed Nicodemus. Jenner does not even attempt to deny this, openly admitting to Justin that he killed Nicodemus, stating "I've learnt this much; take what you can, when you can!" and only stops fighting when he is stabbed in the stomach by Justin. As Justin makes his announcement to the colony that they were going to leave the rose bush, Jenner sneaks up behind him atop a large stone and prepares to kill him from behind while Sullivan, who is dying, takes out a dagger. Mrs. Brisby gasps in terror and points up towards Jenner to warn Justin. Before Jenner can attack, however, Sullivan delivers the fatal blow to the nefarious rat, throwing his dagger which strikes Jenner in the back, causing him to fall over the stone to his death.
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While they are dueling, Justin (having been fully aware of Jenner's growing resentment and animosity toward Nicodemus, coupled with having seen Jenner fly into a homicidal rage, attacking innocent creatures) correctly deduces that Jenner must have intentionally killed Nicodemus. Jenner does not even attempt to deny this, openly admitting to Justin that he killed Nicodemus, stating "I've learned this much; take what you can, when you can!" and only stops fighting when he is stabbed in the stomach by Justin. As Justin makes his announcement to the colony that they were going to leave the rose bush, Jenner sneaks up behind him atop a large stone and prepares to kill him from behind while Sullivan, who is dying, takes out a dagger. Mrs. Brisby gasps in terror and points up towards Jenner to warn Justin. Before Jenner can attack, however, Sullivan delivers the fatal blow to the nefarious rat, throwing his dagger which strikes Jenner in the back, causing him to fall over the stone to his death.
   
 
===The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue===
 
===The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue===
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*Jenner was voiced by actor Paul Shenar, who portrayed the Bolivian drug lord Alejandro Sosa (Scarface, 1983) and womanizer Alexander Cross (The Mask of Alexander Cross, 1977)
 
*Jenner was voiced by actor Paul Shenar, who portrayed the Bolivian drug lord Alejandro Sosa (Scarface, 1983) and womanizer Alexander Cross (The Mask of Alexander Cross, 1977)
 
*It is quite possible that the performance enhancers given to the Rats of NIMH caused Jenner to become prone to aggressive behavior and possibly drove him insane as a side-effect. The side-effects could have also disrupted his brain chemistry and cause him to be dominating over others, hence his power-hunger and disregard for others.
 
*It is quite possible that the performance enhancers given to the Rats of NIMH caused Jenner to become prone to aggressive behavior and possibly drove him insane as a side-effect. The side-effects could have also disrupted his brain chemistry and cause him to be dominating over others, hence his power-hunger and disregard for others.
** Their is evidence of this theory as Jenner seems to have a murderous solution to every problem as he suggests to the Council that the Rats of NIMH declare war on human beings. He also killed Nicodemus as his solution to stay in the Rose Bush and seems to blatantly insult those he disagrees with.
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** There is evidence of this theory as Jenner seems to have a murderous solution to every problem as he suggests to the Council that the Rats of NIMH declare war on human beings. He also killed Nicodemus as his solution of staying in the Rose Bush and seems to blatantly insult those he disagrees with.
 
** If this is the case, then the drug's side-effect must have a small percentage in statistics as none of the other Rats of NIMH have displayed this aggressive, homicidal behavior.
 
** If this is the case, then the drug's side-effect must have a small percentage in statistics as none of the other Rats of NIMH have displayed this aggressive, homicidal behavior.
** If this is indeed true, then Jenner could possibly be the only Rat of NIMH to be effected by this small percentage.
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** If this is indeed true, then Jenner could possibly be the only Rat of NIMH to be affected by this small percentage.
 
** This theory is evidenced by [[Martin Brisby]] in the sequel, who also experiences similar effects.
 
** This theory is evidenced by [[Martin Brisby]] in the sequel, who also experiences similar effects.
 
* In the graphic novels, Jenner plotted to have revenge on Mrs. Brisby and Justin after Dragon the Cat found him outside the Farm.
 
* In the graphic novels, Jenner plotted to have revenge on Mrs. Brisby and Justin after Dragon the Cat found him outside the Farm.
*Jenner is somewhat similar to Scar from ''The Lion King'': They both had black fur, both used the female leads as pawns in their plans, (Jenner: [http://donbluth.wikia.com/wiki/Mrs._Brisby Brisby], Scar: Nala in the Broadway musical), committed tragic murders to the old rulers and claimed it to be an accident, (Jenner: [http://donbluth.wikia.com/wiki/Nicodemus Nicodemus], Scar: Mufasa), outright admitted to those murders when confronted by the heroes, (Jenner: [http://donbluth.wikia.com/wiki/Justin Justin], Scar: Simba) and got dispatched by their henchmen. (Jenner: [http://donbluth.wikia.com/wiki/Sullivan Sullivan], Scar: Hyenas).
 
 
*Jenner is often considered one of the most, if not ''the'' most, iconic and popular villains in the Don Bluth filmography.
 
*Jenner is often considered one of the most, if not ''the'' most, iconic and popular villains in the Don Bluth filmography.
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*Some fans think Jenner is the secondary antagonist of the movie. But in real life, he is a Nice Guy, but a bully to Justin.
   
 
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Revision as of 16:10, 16 January 2020

Jenner is a major character in the 1982 animated adaptation of the Newbery Award-winning children's novel Mrs. Brisby and the Rats of NIMH, known as The Secret of NIMH. He is a power-hungry and evil rat of NIMH who betrayed his own kind due to his strong desire to remain in the rose bush, rather than leave to a better life in Thorn Valley, as promised by the elder leader; Nicodemus.

Background

Jenner was one of many rats freed by Jonathan Brisby from NIMH. However, quite a few mice and rats died in the process of escaping. The survivors then moved into the Rose Bush which served as their home from then on. It is unclear about Jenner's movements prior to the film.

Role in the film

The Secret of NIMH

Jenner first meets Mrs. Brisby when she comes to the rats to ask for help moving her home. Jenner concocts a plan on the spot to use this as an opportunity to get rid of Nicodemus; the leader of the rats whom he openly disagrees with. He immediately voices his support to help move the Brisby home under the impression that it would honor the late Jonathan Brisby. Mrs. Brisby was uneasy in Jenner's presence but thanked him anyway.

As Nicodemus and Mrs. Brisby are leaving for their boat ride, Jenner carefully explains his plan to his confidant Sullivan; to sabotage the operation by cutting the ropes that will be used to lift and move the Brisby home in the hopes that it will crush Nicodemus. Sullivan expresses reluctance to taking such a risk and when he asks what to do about Justin; the head of the rat guards, Jenner simply replies "Leave him to me."

During the moving of the Brisby home, Jenner and Sullivan stand ready to cut the ropes. The cement block house comes to hover directly above Nicodemus and Jenner cuts one of the lines. Sullivan decides to take no part in cutting the ropes after having second thoughts about killing Nicodemus. Furious, Jenner rushes forward and cuts the rope himself, dropping the Brisby home, and killing Nicodemus.

With Nicodemus dead and the rats fell into grief, Jenner uses the situation to declare himself as the new leader and persuade the others to return to the rose bush. Mrs. Brisby arrives during his speech and frantically warns the rats that NIMH will arrive in the morning to destroy the rose bush and any rats living within. Jenner attempts to discredit her saying she has become hysterical, but the rats believe her and decide they must leave. Enraged by her meddling, he attacks her with the intention of killing her. Sullivan alerts Justin to the attack, causing Justin to throw himself between Jenner and Brisby. As Brisby recovers from the initial violence, Jenner spots the necklace of power given to her by Nicodemus and moves to attack her again, desiring the magical item for himself. Justin tries to stop him, but he is thrown aside and wounded by Jenner. Jenner tackles Brisby as she's running away and violently manhandles her trying to get the necklace. Justin comes to her aid and the two rats engage in a sword fight right after Jenner slashes Sullivan across the stomach, mortally wounding him.

While they are dueling, Justin (having been fully aware of Jenner's growing resentment and animosity toward Nicodemus, coupled with having seen Jenner fly into a homicidal rage, attacking innocent creatures) correctly deduces that Jenner must have intentionally killed Nicodemus. Jenner does not even attempt to deny this, openly admitting to Justin that he killed Nicodemus, stating "I've learned this much; take what you can, when you can!" and only stops fighting when he is stabbed in the stomach by Justin. As Justin makes his announcement to the colony that they were going to leave the rose bush, Jenner sneaks up behind him atop a large stone and prepares to kill him from behind while Sullivan, who is dying, takes out a dagger. Mrs. Brisby gasps in terror and points up towards Jenner to warn Justin. Before Jenner can attack, however, Sullivan delivers the fatal blow to the nefarious rat, throwing his dagger which strikes Jenner in the back, causing him to fall over the stone to his death.

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

Strangely, Jenner's existence is never acknowledged again in the sequel. 

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Trivia

  • Jenner was voiced by actor Paul Shenar, who portrayed the Bolivian drug lord Alejandro Sosa (Scarface, 1983) and womanizer Alexander Cross (The Mask of Alexander Cross, 1977)
  • It is quite possible that the performance enhancers given to the Rats of NIMH caused Jenner to become prone to aggressive behavior and possibly drove him insane as a side-effect. The side-effects could have also disrupted his brain chemistry and cause him to be dominating over others, hence his power-hunger and disregard for others.
    • There is evidence of this theory as Jenner seems to have a murderous solution to every problem as he suggests to the Council that the Rats of NIMH declare war on human beings. He also killed Nicodemus as his solution of staying in the Rose Bush and seems to blatantly insult those he disagrees with.
    • If this is the case, then the drug's side-effect must have a small percentage in statistics as none of the other Rats of NIMH have displayed this aggressive, homicidal behavior.
    • If this is indeed true, then Jenner could possibly be the only Rat of NIMH to be affected by this small percentage.
    • This theory is evidenced by Martin Brisby in the sequel, who also experiences similar effects.
  • In the graphic novels, Jenner plotted to have revenge on Mrs. Brisby and Justin after Dragon the Cat found him outside the Farm.
  • Jenner is often considered one of the most, if not the most, iconic and popular villains in the Don Bluth filmography.
  • Some fans think Jenner is the secondary antagonist of the movie. But in real life, he is a Nice Guy, but a bully to Justin.