The Heartbreaking Stories Behind Each of Hannah Baker's 13 Reasons Why, In Case You Forgot

Because of Alex's list, Hannah's reputation as being an easy hook-up is magnified. She blames him for being objectified daily by the guys at school (especially Bryce, who goes so far as to grab her butt at a convenience store, to Hannah's horror) and for the end of her friendship with Jessica. Alex is the first person in the group of Hannah's accused that shows real remorse for his actions and tries to convince everyone else to come clean about what they've done.