Jack’s word, similar to a contract— or is it.
In this image · No.5
That does in fact happen to him. The whole point of the movie is that it happens to him. It’s a horror movie trope, but also Kubrick’s comment on weak men under the influence of greed and power.
Not only does Jack not tell Wendy (No.24), she presents as the complete opposite of how he’s describing her. Jack’s point of view cannot be trusted.