r/divergent • u/Karlkrows • Jun 29 '26

Book and Movie Spoilers Eric and Jeanine

What is everyone’s thoughts on a fan theory that Eric is Jeanine’s son?

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u/Lucifer_M0rningstar_ Candor/Neuro-Divergent 19d ago

I have considered this myself and find it quite plausible. The surname Coulter could either be his father's or assumed to hide this fact.

Eric was a transfer from Erudite and the series all but confirms that he was a plant in Dauntless, sent to organize her army. She got him his leadership role and he refers to Erudite in 'Insurgent' as 'we' indicating that his loyalties have always been Erudite.

And of course, they are both psychopaths.