- Everyone always wants to define gay and straight by who you sleep with. lt's not about that
- —Ethan to Jack[src]
Ethan Brody is a recurring character in Season 3 of Dawson's Creek. He is portrayed by Adam Kaufman.
Character[]
Ethan goes to a college prep school in Boston and is a sweet, relaxed and bright guy. He spends some time getting to know Jack while in Capeside. Jack and Ethan develop a romantic interest in each other, but Ethan, who has recently suffered heartbreak, is extra hesitant about starting something with Jack, because of Jack's inexperience.
Series arc[]
Ethan and Jack meets on the train from Boston to Capeside, following Joey, Jack, Dawson and Andie's college scouting weekend in Boston. Ethan is returning to Capeside after a tough break-up with his boyfriend, Brad[1].
Later, Jack bumps into Ethan in Capeside and ends up going to meet Ethan at Capefest with Jen, where they talk and get to know each other[2]. Ethan also visits Jack one weekend, that becomes pivotal for Jack's relationship with his father, which Ethan helps Jack deal with while he's visiting[3].
Jack quickly lets Ethan know that he's interested in more than friendship, but Ethan wants Jack to show that he's ready for a real relationship.
Trivia[]
- Ethan's parents live in Capeside and he grew up there.[1]