Hey guys,
I’ve had this theory in my head for some time but never got around to putting it down – wanted to post it before season 5 begins in case there’s any truth to it. My apologies if this infringes on anyone’s theory.
Firstly, as the Damon and Carlton have made it clear, Jack is the central character of this show. Furthermore, a majority of the major plot developments that have happened are the result of his decisions (ie. multiple characters still being alive, the oceanic 6 getting off the island, the freighter crew getting into the island, and thus all the resulting things such as the island moving). No one else has as substantially affected the storyline as he has.
Now we’ve often heard the word “special” used to describe people on the island – like Locke and Walt. But I believe that Jack is more special than any of them. Why?
Remember what Jack’s tattoos say? “He walks among us, but he is not one of us”. So, we know that Jack is in some way different from everyone else – I’ll get to what I think it is in a second. Also, Achara said he is a leader, a great man. She also said that she was breaking the rules, that she wasn’t supposed to/allowed to reveal these things to him. No why would this be? Clearly, Jack has yet to fully comprehend the meaning behind them, and perhaps him finding out would be dangerous or greatly affect things. So what could be so special about Jack? What makes him different from everyone else?
Well, I believe that when Ms. Hawkins said that you can’t change the future, that the universe has a way of course correcting, that it’s not entirely true… More specifically, I think this is true, for everyone, except for Jack.
Now why would I believe such a crazy thing?
Firstly, when Jack really wants something he gets it. Examples? Jack wanted to get off the island, and he made it happen. Also, Jack has been able to save everyone from death (except 2, discussed later), even when it seemed impossible.
Jack wanted to save Charlie. He did – quite miraculously. He wanted to heal Sarah. He did – very miraculously as well. He wanted to save Desmond after the helicopter crashed. He did - quite the miracle. Same goes for Rose. He saved Juliet’s life. He also saved Sawyer’s life when he was about to be executed. Oh and there was also someone else… I’ll get to that in a second.
Now you might say – well he’s a doctor – obviously he’s going to save people. What’s so special about this? Good point. Well, take a look at another pattern – when do people die? We’ve all noticed that there seems to be a pattern as to when people die – when they conquer their demons – Eko (conquering his guilt), Ana Lucia (opening up), etc etc. no need to go back other that theory, which has yet to be disproved, and lines up with almost everyone’s death…
So what does that have to do with it? Well, I believe that many of the people that Jack saved were “supposed” to die, according to the rules of the island / conquering your demons. Sawyer for example, conquered his demon, opening up and saying “I love you” to Kate. Only hours later he had a gun pointed at his head and was almost killed. And who comes to the rescue? Jack of course.
The same goes for Charlie. Charlie was supposed to die – he conquered the heroin, and right after, was killed by Ethan. But he was then miraculously revived by Jack. Now the universe eventually came back for Charlie and course corrected. But could Desmond save Charlie, even with his ability to see the future? Well, he’s not Jack, right?
Furthermore, as Locke pointed out, Jack wasn’t “supposed to” answer the call, or leave the island. But he did anyways. I believe that everyone has a “fate” or their course, but Jack can create his own fate, and thus, everyone’s fate lies is his hands.
Now who else did Jack save – ah yes, Benjamin Linus, who the island was trying to rid itself of. What triggered this whole theory is a line that Ben said to Jack. He explained to Jack that they had this huge plan to break him, to make him think that they were his friends, etc etc all to get him to want to do the surgery. Now why the hell would someone go to such lengths to get Jack – a relatively nice guy – to do the operation, when they probably could have just asked him nicely? Well, Ben obviously wanted the best odds for success... He wanted Jack to like him, to desperately want to save him, like he did with Charlie. Ben said it himself, “I want you to WANT to save me”. Why? Because Ben knew that Jack’s fate / the outcomes he produces are not controlled by the island / can be different than what’s supposed to happen – that he can get something if he truly wants it.
The only hole I’ve found in this theory is Boone. He did want to save him, but wasn’t able to. I can’t explain this. But there’s still an overwhelming amount of evidence that leads me to think there’s something right about this idea.
Now I know what you’re going to say – there was also the incident with the Italian man before he got on the island that he wasn’t able to save as well. But, However, as I said, I think that Jack gets what he wants, and in that case, what he really wanted wasn’t to save the man, it was to get with the daughter – as evidenced by the hours he spent there, the amount of time he took doing “tests” and the remarks his father made. Oh yeah, and the fact that he got her. And while we’re on the topic, Jack also pretty much could have had Kate whenever he wanted her.
Finally, at the end of season 4, Jack also wants to get everyone to go back, and it seems like he’s going to get his way again.
The other things that make me believe there’s some truth to these ideas are the clear importance of Jack’s bloodline. We know that Aaron is important, that Jack’s dad is important (since he’s appeared to people who don’t know him – Michael and Hurley). There’s clearly something very special about Jack.
I also believe that the island tried to kill Jack. Remember in Season 1 when Jack was chasing his father and almost fell off the cliff? Well, it didn’t work… Neither did the appendicitis, that I believe the island gave him to stop him from getting off the island – which didn’t work either. His will is just more powerful. Oh and remember what the producers told us about the pilot? That’s right… Jack was supposed to die… What if that was the biggest clue of all??? (that might be coincidence, but it does fit nicely)
Anyways, just trying to pick up on what seem to be a lot of clues, which for anyone that has re-watched any seasons after seeing subsequent ones, knows well that they’re spread out everywhere.
And speaking of clues, not that it’s related to this theory, (this is a separate theory, yet semi-dependent) but my other idea is that Locke’s name being Jeremy Bentham off island is a HUGE clue. I don’t think they’re calling him that as a code. I believe that at that point in the story, they actually believe that’s his name – that his name has somehow changed – that they believe that was his name all through their experience on the island. How would that be possible? Well, time travel of course.
So why would Locke’s name change? I believe it’s because they did go back in time, and Jack changed something that affected Locke – maybe Locke went back in time consciously and grew up to be someone different, maybe with different ideals. I don’t believe it means he was born of a different mother… We’ve all noticed that the producers like to name their characters after philosophers to echo the person’s character, and this is the producer’s clue / way of telling us that he’s now a different person.
Remember when Desmond went back in time (just consciously), and semi-remembered things? What if Locke did that? That could explain how he drew the smoke monster. It could also explain how he has all this knowledge about hunting, tracking, etc etc. It would also explain why Alpert was pissed when Locke picked the knife. It meant that he wasn’t able to change things that time around. And notice how they keep saying “this has all happened before, it will happen again” – what if Locke just keeps going back in time, and every time he subconsciously remembers a bit more…
For the rating, please rate the first theory!
Anyways, that’s it. Enjoy the season premiere!
Theory by Chris B
I’ve had this theory in my head for some time but never got around to putting it down – wanted to post it before season 5 begins in case there’s any truth to it. My apologies if this infringes on anyone’s theory.
Firstly, as the Damon and Carlton have made it clear, Jack is the central character of this show. Furthermore, a majority of the major plot developments that have happened are the result of his decisions (ie. multiple characters still being alive, the oceanic 6 getting off the island, the freighter crew getting into the island, and thus all the resulting things such as the island moving). No one else has as substantially affected the storyline as he has.
Now we’ve often heard the word “special” used to describe people on the island – like Locke and Walt. But I believe that Jack is more special than any of them. Why?
Remember what Jack’s tattoos say? “He walks among us, but he is not one of us”. So, we know that Jack is in some way different from everyone else – I’ll get to what I think it is in a second. Also, Achara said he is a leader, a great man. She also said that she was breaking the rules, that she wasn’t supposed to/allowed to reveal these things to him. No why would this be? Clearly, Jack has yet to fully comprehend the meaning behind them, and perhaps him finding out would be dangerous or greatly affect things. So what could be so special about Jack? What makes him different from everyone else?
Well, I believe that when Ms. Hawkins said that you can’t change the future, that the universe has a way of course correcting, that it’s not entirely true… More specifically, I think this is true, for everyone, except for Jack.
Now why would I believe such a crazy thing?
Firstly, when Jack really wants something he gets it. Examples? Jack wanted to get off the island, and he made it happen. Also, Jack has been able to save everyone from death (except 2, discussed later), even when it seemed impossible.
Jack wanted to save Charlie. He did – quite miraculously. He wanted to heal Sarah. He did – very miraculously as well. He wanted to save Desmond after the helicopter crashed. He did - quite the miracle. Same goes for Rose. He saved Juliet’s life. He also saved Sawyer’s life when he was about to be executed. Oh and there was also someone else… I’ll get to that in a second.
Now you might say – well he’s a doctor – obviously he’s going to save people. What’s so special about this? Good point. Well, take a look at another pattern – when do people die? We’ve all noticed that there seems to be a pattern as to when people die – when they conquer their demons – Eko (conquering his guilt), Ana Lucia (opening up), etc etc. no need to go back other that theory, which has yet to be disproved, and lines up with almost everyone’s death…
So what does that have to do with it? Well, I believe that many of the people that Jack saved were “supposed” to die, according to the rules of the island / conquering your demons. Sawyer for example, conquered his demon, opening up and saying “I love you” to Kate. Only hours later he had a gun pointed at his head and was almost killed. And who comes to the rescue? Jack of course.
The same goes for Charlie. Charlie was supposed to die – he conquered the heroin, and right after, was killed by Ethan. But he was then miraculously revived by Jack. Now the universe eventually came back for Charlie and course corrected. But could Desmond save Charlie, even with his ability to see the future? Well, he’s not Jack, right?
Furthermore, as Locke pointed out, Jack wasn’t “supposed to” answer the call, or leave the island. But he did anyways. I believe that everyone has a “fate” or their course, but Jack can create his own fate, and thus, everyone’s fate lies is his hands.
Now who else did Jack save – ah yes, Benjamin Linus, who the island was trying to rid itself of. What triggered this whole theory is a line that Ben said to Jack. He explained to Jack that they had this huge plan to break him, to make him think that they were his friends, etc etc all to get him to want to do the surgery. Now why the hell would someone go to such lengths to get Jack – a relatively nice guy – to do the operation, when they probably could have just asked him nicely? Well, Ben obviously wanted the best odds for success... He wanted Jack to like him, to desperately want to save him, like he did with Charlie. Ben said it himself, “I want you to WANT to save me”. Why? Because Ben knew that Jack’s fate / the outcomes he produces are not controlled by the island / can be different than what’s supposed to happen – that he can get something if he truly wants it.
The only hole I’ve found in this theory is Boone. He did want to save him, but wasn’t able to. I can’t explain this. But there’s still an overwhelming amount of evidence that leads me to think there’s something right about this idea.
Now I know what you’re going to say – there was also the incident with the Italian man before he got on the island that he wasn’t able to save as well. But, However, as I said, I think that Jack gets what he wants, and in that case, what he really wanted wasn’t to save the man, it was to get with the daughter – as evidenced by the hours he spent there, the amount of time he took doing “tests” and the remarks his father made. Oh yeah, and the fact that he got her. And while we’re on the topic, Jack also pretty much could have had Kate whenever he wanted her.
Finally, at the end of season 4, Jack also wants to get everyone to go back, and it seems like he’s going to get his way again.
The other things that make me believe there’s some truth to these ideas are the clear importance of Jack’s bloodline. We know that Aaron is important, that Jack’s dad is important (since he’s appeared to people who don’t know him – Michael and Hurley). There’s clearly something very special about Jack.
I also believe that the island tried to kill Jack. Remember in Season 1 when Jack was chasing his father and almost fell off the cliff? Well, it didn’t work… Neither did the appendicitis, that I believe the island gave him to stop him from getting off the island – which didn’t work either. His will is just more powerful. Oh and remember what the producers told us about the pilot? That’s right… Jack was supposed to die… What if that was the biggest clue of all??? (that might be coincidence, but it does fit nicely)
Anyways, just trying to pick up on what seem to be a lot of clues, which for anyone that has re-watched any seasons after seeing subsequent ones, knows well that they’re spread out everywhere.
And speaking of clues, not that it’s related to this theory, (this is a separate theory, yet semi-dependent) but my other idea is that Locke’s name being Jeremy Bentham off island is a HUGE clue. I don’t think they’re calling him that as a code. I believe that at that point in the story, they actually believe that’s his name – that his name has somehow changed – that they believe that was his name all through their experience on the island. How would that be possible? Well, time travel of course.
So why would Locke’s name change? I believe it’s because they did go back in time, and Jack changed something that affected Locke – maybe Locke went back in time consciously and grew up to be someone different, maybe with different ideals. I don’t believe it means he was born of a different mother… We’ve all noticed that the producers like to name their characters after philosophers to echo the person’s character, and this is the producer’s clue / way of telling us that he’s now a different person.
Remember when Desmond went back in time (just consciously), and semi-remembered things? What if Locke did that? That could explain how he drew the smoke monster. It could also explain how he has all this knowledge about hunting, tracking, etc etc. It would also explain why Alpert was pissed when Locke picked the knife. It meant that he wasn’t able to change things that time around. And notice how they keep saying “this has all happened before, it will happen again” – what if Locke just keeps going back in time, and every time he subconsciously remembers a bit more…
For the rating, please rate the first theory!
Anyways, that’s it. Enjoy the season premiere!
Theory by Chris B
