1/22/08 Bauer vs. Scofield

[BuddyDebbie]

We all know that Jack Bauer can torture answers out of even the most hardened terrorists. But what if he had to torture Michael Scofield? Do you think Jack Bauer could break Michael Scofield? Who has the stronger will? Why?

[Calena]

Now that's a great question!

I have only seen the first season of 24 and there wasn't much torturing going on. But based on ep9 of PB Boxed in, I'd say Jack wouldn't even have to strap Michael on a chair, just Jack looking at him would have Michael giving it all up. No , Michael had to get back into Sona and staying out in the heat wouldn't have helped things at all.
I think Michael would tell Jack the truth after a reasonable time letting himself being tortured so what he said was convincing. He would tell the truth because he wouldn't wanna have Jack cut anyone's head of if his info proved wrong. But Michael would find a way to prevent Jack from using the info to Michael's disadvantage (he'd break free of FBI custody right after being returned to his cell after the torture)

[Joshjb]

Jack Bauer. Obviously. :P

[Calena]

No, it isn't so obvious. Remember back in season 1 when Michael burned his back as to not being caught by that drinking guard. He does have a strong will and seemingly a big pain treshhold.
He's surely more prone to giving information up if someone's life is threatened because of physical pain that's enduced to him.

Anyway, why would Jack wanna torture Michael in the first place? Just being silly now, but Jack, Alex and Michael could band together and, don't know, hunting bad guys together?!

[buddytvgina]

I'm throwing my vote to Scofield. I think he would be able to hold it together and I say that even though he cracked & opened up to Colonel Zavala recently. However, that was in order to save LJ. Michael would give his life for his family so I think he's stronger than he's getting credit for.

[Terri]

I have to go for Jack, if you have seen all 6 seasons of 24 and you have seen everything hes been through the decission would be pretty easy.

[Joshjb]

Well I don't think we can pick Michael until he actually dies from torture. Jack Bauer has died once (as far as I've seen) from torture, because he didn't give up the information. Of course he was brought back to life, but that's not the point. Michael hasn't really proved to be a strong person. He's smart, but I'm not sure how strong he is in that sense.
I don't know, I haven't seen S1 in like a year or more. (of PB)

[sher1]

of course jack could break michael
michael gave in when he was in the hot box he spilt he's gutt

[Calena]

Originally Posted by sher1

of course jack could break michael
michael gave in when he was in the hot box he spilt he's gutt

But that was in fact a genius plan to get back into Sona. He had to get back in order to be able to break out! And if the General really had been able to save LJ Michael would have won big time. There was really nothing to gain for Michael by staying in that box. Except satisfying our voyeuristic urges.