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John Locke was a 17th century philosopher who believed that people are inherently good and that each person is born with a mind that is a blank slate and open to growth. Much like his 17th century counterpart, for 2.5 seasons Lost’s John Locke embodied these principles. He believed that each person on the island was good, even if evidence pointed the other way. Despite Charlie’s being a heroin-addict, Locke saw the good in him. Even as the recipient of verbal beatings from Charlie, John pushed Charlie to better himself, to rid himself of his drug problem. Locke was right, Charlie’s good side prevailed, and Charlie made the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow survivors. In stark contrast to Jack, upon entering the hatch, staring down the barrel of Desmond’s gun, Locke had faith in the good side of Desmond, that Desmond wasn’t the gun wielding maniac he appeared to be, and Locke was right. On several occas! ions, almost every lostie was quick to falsely accuse another survivor (often Sawyer) of some crime, to point the finger. Locke made no such assumptions, always maintaining faith in the good side of each survivor. Locke has explicitly stated several times that landing on the island gave each person a chance for redemption, a second chance, rebirth if you will. John could be seen in almost every episode committing some act of kindness. Finding Vincent and letting Michael take the credit, making a crib for Claire, cutting the shackles off Jin’s arm, and hunting boar for the camp, are just a few of the many nice deeds John committed.
Episode 5.6 is entitled the Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham, and I believe it will be exactly that, the metaphoric Death of Jeremy Bentham.
Jeremy Bentham was a 19th century philosopher and a strong advocate of utilitarianism. Bentham was a strong supporter of the idea that the “end justifies the means.” Contrary to the first 2.5 seasons, Locke has become Jeremy Bentham. Locke has come to care solely for the island, the survival of it, and its secrets. The Brig and Through the Looking Glass are crucial episodes in understanding Locke’s evolution. In the brig, Locke transformed into the very thing he hated and sought to destroy, his father, the conman. Here we saw Locke become the conman, getting Sawyer to do the dirty work for him. This transformation is reflected in a most important conversation between Ben and John, “very impressive John, he actually thinks staying is his idea.” John responds, “I’m not you.” In reality, Locke is becoming Ben, the manipulator, and the island will not like this. In Through the Looking Glass, Locke fully commits to doing whatever it takes, stopping at nothing, to! save the island. This is reflected in the murder of Naomi. John Locke of the first 2.5 seasons would have had faith in the good side of Naomi.
The island wants John Locke as its leader, a man who believes in the goodness of each of its inhabitants, a man who will aid each person in their search for redemption. This is the key difference between Locke and Jack. This season, Locke (Jeremy Bentham) will sacrifice himself for the island and the survivors of flight 815. In turn, Locke will experience rebirth, once again becoming John Locke, who will become the leader of the island, and at the same time ensure his fellow survivors become the best they can be, validating Charlie’s claim in season 1,
“If there’s one person on this island that I have absolute faith in to save us all in the end, it’s John Locke.”
Theory by Matt4
Episode 5.6 is entitled the Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham, and I believe it will be exactly that, the metaphoric Death of Jeremy Bentham.
Jeremy Bentham was a 19th century philosopher and a strong advocate of utilitarianism. Bentham was a strong supporter of the idea that the “end justifies the means.” Contrary to the first 2.5 seasons, Locke has become Jeremy Bentham. Locke has come to care solely for the island, the survival of it, and its secrets. The Brig and Through the Looking Glass are crucial episodes in understanding Locke’s evolution. In the brig, Locke transformed into the very thing he hated and sought to destroy, his father, the conman. Here we saw Locke become the conman, getting Sawyer to do the dirty work for him. This transformation is reflected in a most important conversation between Ben and John, “very impressive John, he actually thinks staying is his idea.” John responds, “I’m not you.” In reality, Locke is becoming Ben, the manipulator, and the island will not like this. In Through the Looking Glass, Locke fully commits to doing whatever it takes, stopping at nothing, to! save the island. This is reflected in the murder of Naomi. John Locke of the first 2.5 seasons would have had faith in the good side of Naomi.
The island wants John Locke as its leader, a man who believes in the goodness of each of its inhabitants, a man who will aid each person in their search for redemption. This is the key difference between Locke and Jack. This season, Locke (Jeremy Bentham) will sacrifice himself for the island and the survivors of flight 815. In turn, Locke will experience rebirth, once again becoming John Locke, who will become the leader of the island, and at the same time ensure his fellow survivors become the best they can be, validating Charlie’s claim in season 1,
“If there’s one person on this island that I have absolute faith in to save us all in the end, it’s John Locke.”
Theory by Matt4
