The big controversy is is it rape or rough sex. The writers of the show claimed it wasn't meant to be portrayed as so and this would incline me to think that it was intended as just a rough sex scene. In being true to playing Devil's Advocate one could question did they only say that to cover their butts? The truth to that could surely only be found in the original script and notations. Good luck with that one.
Janet's comments and actions:
"What are you doing?" - Surprise or anger?
"Get off me." - Annoyance or disbelief?
Phyical retaliation - play or defence?
Pleasure in and of itself is not an indicator of acceptance of sexual intercourse. Evebn durign forces intercourse one can experience pleasurable sensation; this in turn may often be a major part fo the shame victims often feel. (No one should feel shame for the viloent actions of another)
I tried looking for the clip to observe body movement on janets parts after the physical retalion ended. I was unsuccesful in finding a clip but I think if viewable, movements of the lower body would be key to identifying the true nature of the scene.
One could see the after actions either way - Shock and shame or shoack and acceptance.
I'd like to believe for the sake of the reason and sanity that the scene was not a depiction of the acceptance and/or justification of rape. That would be truely disgusting.
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