Ab Aeterno Ad Aeternum: A Cultural Thesis of LOST by Pearson Moore
LOST Theories, Recaps/Reviews View Comments
LOST is not a story of good versus evil. When Kate and Jack killed the Smoke Monster no dramatic music played. The credits did not roll. The greater part of the story remained.
LOST is not a story of freedom versus destiny. Jack “chose” to become Protector of the Island, but only because he recognised the office as his destiny. The entire story was built on a continuous assumption of ultimate purpose; free will was given short shrift. But the story was not about fate per se.
LOST is not a story of science versus faith. Once Locke freed Jack from the shackles of logic, the deepest part of the story remained. We discovered with Jack his true purpose, the purpose of the Island, our purpose as human beings.
LOST is the story of our humanity and the cultural elements comprising its essential core. LOST tells us the unceasing perpetuation of civilisation is the source and final goal of all culture, all humanity, all divinity. If we cannot live together, if we die alone, we are lost. But if we recognise and honour the call to civility, allow the Light inside to guide us, we find our way to each other, and we are not lost.
A simple idea. A one-hour Hallmark special ought to suffice. Hell, even a Histori.ca minute oughta do it, right? No. Six years were required, and for good reason. This will not be a short essay.
Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: LOST Theories, Pearson Moore, recaps & reviews, recaps&reviews
Recent Comments