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{{Character_infobox||films = ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''<br>''[[The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue]]'' (mentioned)
  
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|image = 3885810673_f5a9bf221e_o.png
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|name = Jenner
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|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"
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|personality = brutal, bloodthirsty, power hungry, self assured, vicious
  
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|personality = Bloodthirsty, abrasive, pompous, vain, cruel, traitorous, sneaky, unkind, self-absorbed, strict, ill-tempered, judgmental, emotionless, narrow-minded, negative, evil, rational
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|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
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|occupation = Rat of the Thornbush<br>Bully
 
|alliance = Bad
  
|alliance = Bad
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|affiliations = Don Bluth Villains
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|goal = To kill Nicodemus (succeeded); also to get the amulet he gave to Mrs. Brisby and become the leader of the rats (failed)
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|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
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|minions = [[Sullivan]] (formerly). [[The Council Rats]]
  
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|enemies = [[Mrs. Brisby]], [[Justin]], the rats, [[Sullivan]], [[Nicodemus]], [[Mr. Ages]], [[Jeremy]], [[Auntie Shrew]], [[Martin Brisby]], [[Teresa Brisby]], [[Cynthia Brisby]], [[Jonathan Brisby]]
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|friends = [[Mrs. Brisby]], [[Justin]], the rats, [[Sullivan]], [[Nicodemus]], [[Mr. Ages]], [[Martin Brisby]], [[Teresa Brisby]], [[Cynthia Brisby]], [[Jonathan Brisby]], [[The Council Rats]]
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|minions = [[Sullivan]]
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|fate = Sullivan throws a knife at him in the back and he falls to his death into the mud.
  
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|likes = Power, Justin
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|quote = "[[Nicodemus|He]] wanted to destroy everything. I've learned this much: take what [[Justin|you]] can when you can!" "No taste for blood, eh? They've taken the animal out of you."
  
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|dislikes = Nicodemus
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||image = 3885810673_f5a9bf221e_o.png
  
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|weapons = Sword
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|name = Jenner||occupation = Rat of the Thornbush
  
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|fate = Gets stabbed in the back with Sullivan's dagger and falls to his death into the mud
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|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
  
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|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."
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|likes = power, lust, possibly Elizabeth Brisby (perhaps some hidden dark lust)
  
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|animated = [[Tim Burton]]
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|dislikes = Nicodemus, any of the rats listening to Mrs. Brisby's "lies" (which weren't lies)|home = The Rose Bush|inspiration = The character of the same name from the book "Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"}}
  
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'''Jenner''' is the primary antagonist of ''[[The Secret of NIMH]]''. He betrayed his own kind because instead of leaving to live a better life in Thorn Valley, he'd rather remain in the rose bush. He has a reluctant sidekick named [[Sullivan]]. His goal is to kill [[Nicodemus]] and to take away the amulet he gave to [[Mrs. Brisby]]. He is voiced by Paul Shenar, who helped Don Bluth alternate the character into making Jenner from a dull character to a sharp villain.
  
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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]].
   
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==Background==
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He is first seen arguing with the rats of NIMH about either they should stay in the rose bush or to leave to live in Thorn Valley. When he met Mrs. Brisby, he found "opportunity" in the idea to help move the Brisby home. He "apologized" for the behavior and agreed to help. Politely, she thanks him, but is uneasy in his presence. While Mrs. Brisby and Nicodemus are leaving for their boat ride, Jenner plans to sabotage the operation by cutting the ropes that will support the Brisby home, hoping to crush Nicodemus. The plan was a success. He soon made a speech that one day they'll fulfill Nicodemus' wish and tell them to come and return to the rose bush. But Mrs. Brisby arrived just in time to warn the rats that NIMH are coming. At first, Jenner tries to convince the rats that she was lying, but than he attacked her. Just than, Justin stand in front of him to defend her. When Jenner saw the amulet, he cut Justin's arm and tries to take it from her, nearly strangling her to death. Justin charges in towards him and saves her and than fights back, using the sword that Sullivan, who soon got slain by Jenner, tossed to him. The fight lasted a long time until Justin managed to defeat him by stabbing him in the gut. Refusing to lose, Jenner climbed onto the rock and was about to kill Justin. The dying Sullivan throws the dagger into Jenner's back, in which where he fell and became fatally wounded.
  
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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.
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==Role in the film==
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===''The Secret of NIMH''===
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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.
   
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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.
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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.
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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, pushing Mr. Ages aside and attacking Mrs. Brisby to steal the Stone) 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.
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===The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue===
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Strangely, Jenner's existence is never acknowledged again in the sequel. 
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==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
  
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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)
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*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.
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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.
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** 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.
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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.
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** This theory is evidenced by [[Martin Brisby]] in the sequel, who also experiences similar effects.
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* In the graphic novels, Jenner plotted to have revenge on Mrs. Brisby and Justin after Dragon the Cat found him outside the Farm.
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*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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Revision as of 15:29, 11 March 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, pushing Mr. Ages aside and attacking Mrs. Brisby to steal the Stone) 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. 

Gallery

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.


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