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==Character History== |
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===[[Season One]]=== |
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{{season summary|season=One}} |
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Officer [[Matt Parkman]] is reading people's thoughts at a [[bar]] in [[Los Angeles]] when he spots a mysterious man whose thoughts he cannot read. As Matt stands up, he collapses to the floor. |
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===[[Episode:Collision|Collision]]=== |
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An [[bag and tag|abducted]] Matt wakes up in an [[Medical facility|unknown location]] to find Mr. Bennet and the man standing over him. The man appears to be able to keep Matt out of Mr. Bennet's thoughts, but with only partial success. Mr. Bennet tells the man to "go deep and clean him out." Later, the man again accompanies Mr. Bennet as he abducts [[Nathan Petrelli]]. |
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===[[Episode:Hiros|Hiros]]=== |
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Matt wakes up on his couch last remembering being at the bar and assuming that he just had too much to drink—evidently the work of the man's [[powers]]. In [[Las Vegas]], the man and [[Mr. Bennet]] attempt to kidnap Nathan, but he flies away. Later, the man accompanies Mr. Bennet home to [[Odessa, TX]] where he [[mental manipulation|erases]] a [[Odessa hospital|hospital]]-bound [[Brody Mitchum]]'s memory. |
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===[[Seven Minutes to Midnight]]=== |
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[[Ted]] tells [[Matt]] about his [[bag and tag|abduction]] by the Haitian from a Kansas hotel. |
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===[[Episode:Homecoming|Homecoming]]=== |
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At the top of the hill, [[Eden]] is leaning against a tree, waiting for [[Sylar]]. Upon seeing her he pauses momentarily before raising his hand. Using her power of suggestion, Eden tells Sylar that he doesn't want to hurt her and that they need to talk. She tells him to tell her all about himself, but first he needs to sleep. The Haitian surprises Sylar and covers his eyes. Sylar quickly falls to the ground |
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===[[Episode:Six Months Ago|Six Months Ago]]=== |
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The Haitian stops [[Eden]]'s powers after she abuses them on [[Matt Parkman|Officer Parkman]]. He then assists [[Mr. Bennet]] with controlling Eden's behavior. |
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===[[Episode:Fallout|Fallout]]=== |
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At [[Primatech Paper Co.]], while [[Eden]] and [[Mr. Bennet]] argue about [[Sylar]], Eden makes a comment suggesting that the Haitian cannot speak. |
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While [[Matt|Officer Parkman]] and [[Audrey Hanson]] question [[Claire]] and Mr. Bennet, the Haitian blocks Matt's [[Powers#Telepathy|telepathy]]. Later, when Officer Parkman and Audrey are staking out Primatech Paper Co., Mr. Bennet and the Haitian walk outside, and Matt tries to read their thoughts, but the Haitian's powers block him once again. |
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The Haitian enters Claire's room and places his hand over her mouth. He finally speaks, telling her that he works for her father, who sent him here to make her forget what she knows. He admits to erasing the memories of [[Lyle Bennet]] and [[Zach]], even to the point of erasing Zach's memory of his friendship with Claire, and to erasing [[Sandra Bennet]]'s memories many times. He tells her that her father will be home soon, expecting Claire to not remember anything, but that it's important that she does remember. He asks her if she can keep a secret. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Fathers and Daughters|Graphic Novel:Fathers & Daughters]]=== |
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In [[Sylar's cell]], the Haitian assists [[Mr. Bennet]] in apprehending [[Sylar]], who has attacked [[Eden]]. The Haitian then accompanies Mr. Bennet to [[Eden's father]]'s [[Mr. Ellis's home|home]] where Mr. Bennet orders the Haitian to [[mental manipulation|erase]] all of the derelict father's memories, but instructs him to "leave the guilt". |
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===[[Episode:Godsend|Godsend]]=== |
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At the [[abandoned refinery]], [[Claire]] talks to the Haitian and asks whether she's safe or if she still needs saving. He tells her she's safe for now. Claire tells him that she wants to talk to [[Peter Petrelli]], but he tells her that she's not supposed to remember Peter, that he's being watched, and that if she tries to contact him, [[Mr. Bennet|her father]] will find out. Claire complains that everything in her life has been a [[secret|lie]], and he confirms her suspicion that [[Hank]] and [[Lisa]] work for her father. She tells him the only person she could trust was [[Zach]], but that he took Zach from her. She begs him to restore Zach's memories, but he tells her his "[[mental manipulation|gift]]" doesn't work that way. She says she doesn’t consider her [[rapid cellular regeneration|power]] a gift, but he says that their powers come from God and should be respected accordingly. |
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===[[The Fix]]=== |
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After hanging [[Claire's wind chime|wind chimes]] outside her window to let him know she needs to see him, [[Claire Bennet]] meets the Haitian at the [[abandoned refinery]] and, complaining that her entire life is a lie, asks about her birth parents. The Haitian tells her he knows nothing about her real father, but that [[Mr. Bennet]] told him her real mother died in a [[fire (1992)|fire]] fourteen years ago. |
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===[[Distractions]]=== |
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The Haitian and [[Mr. Bennet]] come rampaging into [[the Bennets' home]], just in time to stop [[Sylar]] from killing [[Sandra Bennet]]. Mr. Bennet tells the Haitian to get Sylar — and kill him. Unsuccessful, the Haitian returns to [[mental manipulation|erase Sandra's memory]]. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Road Kill]]=== |
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At [[the Bennets' home]], the Haitian and [[Mr. Bennet]] shoot [[Sylar]]. |
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===[[Unexpected]]=== |
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The Haitian and [[Mr. Bennet]] travel to [[New York City]] and meet with [[Isaac Mendez]] in [[Isaac's apartment|his apartment]]. There they learn that [[Peter Petrelli]] has encountered [[Claude Rains]]. With the help of Isaac's paintings, they find Petrelli and Rains on the [[Charles Deveaux's rooftop|rooftop]] of the [[Charles Deveaux's apartment|Deveaux Building]]. After using heat detecting goggles to bypass their [[invisibility]], Bennet and the Haitian fire [[The Company's taser gun|tasers]] at each of them. While Bennet successfully hits Rains, the taser that the Haitian fires is stopped by Petrelli (using [[space-time manipulation]] and [[telekinesis]]). Petrelli then takes Rains and [[Flight|flies]] away. The Haitian and Bennet then end their pursuit after Bennet receives an urgent call from [[Claire]]. They then return to [[Odessa, TX|Odessa]]. |
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[[Image:Younghaitian.jpg|thumb|The Haitian is called upon for the first time to erase the memories of [[Sandra Bennet]].]] |
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===[[Company Man]]=== |
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Fourteen years ago, [[Mr. Bennet]] meets the Haitian for the first time when the Haitian erases [[Sandra Bennet]]'s memories of finding incriminating evidence about Mr. Bennet's secret life. The Haitian is sent by [[Thompson]] so that they will not need to kill Sandra to contain the company secret. |
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In the present, Mr. Bennet discovers that the Haitian can talk and that he has been helping [[Claire]]. The Haitian leads Claire, Sandra, and [[Lyle]] to safety from [[the Bennets' home]] and away from [[Ted Sprague]] who was holding them hostage. Mr. Bennet reports the Haitian to Thompson for protecting Claire, and pretends that he never knew of Claire's ability. Bennet is then sent to kill the Haitian, but instead colludes with the Haitian to take Claire to safety, and cover it up by injuring Bennet on [[the bridge]] with [[the Company's gun|a gun]] and "[[mental manipulation|going deep]]" to clear Bennet's memory of anything that will lead the [[The Company]] to Claire. |
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===[[Parasite]]=== |
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On [[Mr. Bennet]]'s orders, the Haitian prepares to take [[Claire]] out of the country. En route, he stops to make a phone call, speaking in French. At the [[Texas airport|airport]], Claire steals the Haitian's passport and boarding pass, and an [[airport security agent]] stops the Haitian from proceeding. The Haitian goes to [[Peter Petrelli's apartment]] in [[New York City]] to greet Claire there -- along with Claire's grandmother, [[Angela Petrelli]]. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Family Man]]=== |
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After a stop at an [[Odessa coffee shop]], [[Mr. Bennet]] is [[The Company's gun|shot]] by the Haitian on [[the bridge]]. He turns to [[Claire]] and tells her they need to go. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 1]]=== |
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Talking to [[Mr. Bennet]] after erasing [[Matt Parkman]]'s memory, the Haitian remembers a story about himself as a young boy in [[Haitian town|his village]] in [[Haiti]] and his father [[Guillame]]. After the [[Tonton Macoutes]] come to his village to find his father, Guillame uses his [[abilities|ability]] to disable them. When the Haitian comes to his father, Guillame's [[bliss and horror|ability]] becomes dampened from the Haitian's [[mental manipulation|ability]], allowing one of the "boogeymen" to shoot Guillame. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 2]]=== |
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As a child, the Haitian feels guilty for being part of the cause of [[Guillame|his father's]] torture by the [[Tonton Macoutes]]. When his father decides to make a [[sacrifice]] to the [[voodoo|Loa]], the Haitian is surprised that he has been ordered not to attend the ceremony. Instead, the Haitian and his friends sacrifice a pig to give the Houngan strength. The Haitian clandestinely watches his father use [[bliss and horror|his power]], but is discovered when Guillame's power [[mental manipulation|wanes]]. Guillame beats his son, who prays for death. In the midst of this traumatic experience, the Haitian's power manifests uncontrollably, erasing the memories of his people and reducing them to a zombie-like state. |
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[[Image:BabyHaitian.jpg|thumb|[[Guillame]] holds his son as a baby.|right]] |
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===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 3]]=== |
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The Haitian remembers venturing through a forest with [[guillame|his father]], seeking [[the crossroads]] for "penance". After they arrive at the crossroads, they pitch camp and his father tells him [[The Symbol#The Serpent and the Crane|the story of the serpent and the crane]]. The Haitian says that that night, he dreamed only of snakes with no teeth and a crane with a broken neck. The next morning, they come to the crossroads and the Haitian sees many skulls and an axe. His father commands him to take the blade and charges at him with the axe, saying that he wants to fly again. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 4]]=== |
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At [[the crossroads]], the Haitian is a victim to [[Guillame|his father's]] [[power]] and experiences [[bliss and horror|horrible sensations]]. He reaches out for his father and [[mental manipulation|his power]] allows him to become one with his father's mind. Memories of the two of them together flash through their minds and Guillame drops the axe. The Haitian receives his father's necklace just before Guillame [[suicide|jumps off the cliff]]. The Haitian, now alone, remembers his father's final command--to bury the zombie-like [[village (Haiti)|village]]rs. As the Haitian is about to bury a villager, he meets [[Thompson]] for the first time, who offers help, and they walk away. |
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==[[Mental manipulation|Powers]]== |
==[[Mental manipulation|Powers]]== |
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Revision as of 01:22, 20 July 2007
| The Haitian | |
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| Portrayed by | Jimmy Jean-Louis, Sheku Fofana (young Haitian) |
| First appearance | One Giant Leap |
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| Known ability | Mental manipulation |
| Formal name | Unknown |
| Gender | |
| Home | Formerly a village in Haiti |
| Occupation | Formerly worked for The Company (now on the run) |
| Parent | Guillame (father) |
The Haitian was Mr. Bennet's partner, and has taken his adoptive daughter Claire on the run from The Company. He has the power to manipulate other peoples' minds making them forget part, or all, of their memories. It appears that he can also block other abilities selectively. He openly wears The Symbol around his neck.
Character History
For an episode-by-episode summary, see René: Season One History.
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The Haitian has the power to manipulate people's minds, selectively interfering with the use of special powers and selectively deleting memories.
Memorable Quotes
"He sent me here to make you forget. Like he sent me to your friend, and your brother, and your mother so many times. He'll be here soon, expecting that you won't remember anything, but it is very important that you do. Tell me Claire, can you keep a secret?"
"What you can do, what I can do — that is God. Respect it accordingly."
Notes
- The Haitian rarely speaks. In fact, Thompson was initially under the erroneous impression that he couldn't speak, as were Mr. Bennet and Eden McCain and presumably other agents of the Company until the events of Company Man. He finally broke his silence by speaking to Claire Bennet (Fallout). The Haitian also speaks French, as is customary in Haiti (Parasite).
- It seems that in speaking to Claire, the Haitian has differing loyalties than that of his now former partner, Mr. Bennet.
- The Haitian has been called "The Man at the Bar", "Mysterious Man", "Mystery Man", "Mysterious Black Guy", "MBG", "Mr. Mute", "Memory Wiper", "Mr. Bennet's Assistant", "Mr. Bennet's Cleaner", "Spooky Euro-Dude", and "SED".
- He is also jokingly referred to as "The Haitian Sensation That's Sweeping the Nation" by Jack Coleman (Mr. Bennet) during cast commentaries. This may be a reference to the sarcastic commentary website Television Without Pity, which routinely refers to him as "the Haitian Sensation". This is referred to in Company Man where Thompson tells Mr. Bennet that he has "a new sensation" for him.
- In the commentary for Parasite, it was revealed that before the casting of Jimmy Jean-Louis, the Haitian was originally intended to be a Maori warrior from New Zealand.
- Some fans--and even a photo caption on NBC.com--initially confused the Haitian with D.L. Hawkins because of their similar appearances.
- While the Haitian's name is still unknown, six different times his father Guillame addresses him as "Boy". (It Takes a Village Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Trivia
- The Haitian's license plate number is 791 M72. (Parasite)
- The Haitian was presumably mute at a time. "Mute Haitian" is a pun for "mutation". Chandra Suresh believes that the powers of evolved humans result from a particular mutation of the brain.
- The Haitian is an only child. (It Takes a Village, Part 4)
See Also
- For other uses of Haitian, see Haitian (disambig).
- For the Haitian as he appeared in the dark future, see The Haitian (future).
Please refer to Theory:René for fan-created theories and other speculation.