New Dharma Station: How cool was the scene in the basement of the church? My initial thoughts went to the lamppost from the C.S. Lewis classic TLWATW that signaled the gateway back to the wardrobe in England in the book.Doubting Thomas: The sacrificial references in this episode are clear to be sure. I was interested in Ben's allusion to the apostle Thomas. Thomas was willing to follow at first, in fact very devoted through Christ's life, yet most noted for his moments of doubt. Ben seems to relate Jack to Thomas. Has Jack already done his share of doubting, or is there more to come in the future? My guess is the later. We can be pretty sure we will see Locke alive in some way again on the island. I predict that Jack will doubt his existence.
Loose Ends?: What are the loose ends Ben needs to "tie up"? A loose end I can remember from last season was Ben's promise to Widmore to kill Penny. Ben is at the docks when he calls Jack.
John Gets New Kicks: Interesting that Jack's "gran-dad" Ray is on the run around the time the plane is getting ready to take off. Why would Ray pack Christian Shepard's shoes as one of the few items in his tiny suitcase for his big getaway? I IMDB'd the character Ray (his actual name is Raymond) to find he is in a lot of movies and TV shows. I'm willing to bet we haven't seen the last of "Ray" in this series. Do I sense a possible lineage?
Help Wanted: Ajera Airlines: Is it just me, or do you remember an Ajera Airlines product mentioned on a previous episode of Lost? Please help me figure this one out, it's killing me. I can't seem to find it on the web/am afraid of spoilers if I would look too far into a site with the hits "Ajera" and "Lost."
"Jack, I wish you would have believed."
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In the Little Prince we saw Ajera Airline water bottles on the beach with boats. Sawyer, Juliet, Miles, Charlotte and Daniel took one of the boats and started out across the water and then were chased and shot at.
I do think they were referencing Jack to Thomas. I do think this is flawed in that Jack was not a devoted follower of Johns at first and though he does believe they need to go back to the island I don't think Jack will follow everything he says even when he comes back to life. I also find it hard to picture John as a "christ" figure. He has been used his whole life because he thinks he has to do something special and has tried way too hard to be liked. I think he is still being used by Ben; and needs to just be himself.
Jack's granddad: Is it possible he could have been on the island with the military in 54? I think Ray will also be back.
One more thought: Is Charlotte Staples Lewis (CS Lewis) somehow related to the Lamp post Dharma station or is it just coincidence (her name and the stations name)?
Ahh...Little Prince. Thanks, we have been slowly working our way back through the episodes and haven't made it there yet.
By the way I would recommend watching both parts of the season premier again if you have a chance. Lots of connections.
You may be onto something with the 1954 military and Ray.
At this point I can't make any connections to the lamp post but for the fact they all surround England.
When we talk about the miliary of 1954 - is this the same military that brought the bomb to the island? If so, perhaps Jack's destiny is in redemption for that.
oh, sorry, here's the same theory Re: Ben and Penny on this post. Didn't mean to repeat what you aleady said!
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