Geekscape Lost Recaps: Across the Sea
One could say last night’s episode of Lost brought things in full circle. I think this to be true, not because of the season 1 scene at the end, but because of a few references to Locke’s life on the island, before he died.
Jacob and Baby in Black
When “mother” first met the boys, did she know who they were immediately? Or did she just see a couple of babies she could mold into what she wanted. She claims she always wanted Jacob to be the one to protect the island, so why give Man in Black immortality too?
Backgammon
We know what the two boys were playing, and we know it’s supposed to symbolize good vs. evil. Let’s take this back to season one, specifically Claire’s dream. In her dream, Locke has one completely black eye pupil and the other completely white. Let’s not forget Locke loved to play Backgammon on the beach.
The Source
This light is said to be inside everyone. Could it also be a source of electromagnetism? Bringing it back to early Locke, in season 3, Locke and Eko had a conversation about the smoke monster. Since both survived their encounters, Locke explains he saw a “beautiful bright light.”
Wine
The wine bottle surely wasn’t full. Was this a hint at past protectors of the island? Also, it seems whenever someone is given an important job on the island, (Jacob and Richard,) they must drink the wine. Since the Man in Black broke the wine vase, does this mean there can be no other protector? Or does Jacob’s touch do the trick?
Man in Black’s death and the Smoke Monster
When Jacob tossed him into the light, was it the Man in Black’s soul transformed into the black smoke? After all, his body is lifeless, and he can be considered dead. This leads to the answer as to why NotLocke didn’t die when Sayid stabbed him where “mother” was stabbed.
Interesting how in the episode titled “Dead is Dead,” is the same episode in which Ben summons the Smoke Monster to kill the Freighter Fighters.
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Since Desmond is “special,” and the rules don’t apply to him, I believe he will be able to harness the electromagnetism that is also known as “the source,” to defeat the smoke monster once and for all.
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