**LOST Spoilers Ahead...Proceed With Caution**
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I figure I better get my thoughts typed out regarding last week’s episode before I watch tonight’s episode. I have really been having trouble finding time to just sit down and write. Most of my time in consumed with foster parenting. There are so many meetings, phone calls, paperwork, court dates, etc. involved with fostering. Oh well, enough of my excuses and on with my thoughts:
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1) Benjamin Linus has a Doctorate in History. I can’t remember which specific area, but just having a doctorate…WOW! That is a lot of work, a lot of research. A doctorate carries with it a measure of prestige. I remember telling Hubby that when I earn my doctorate he’ll have to refer to me as Dr. Blue, as will everyone else I know. Haha! It’s such a huge accomplishment. I think anyone who has earned it ought to be referred by that title. If I have it when my kids get married, I told Hubby that I’m going to include my title on their wedding announcements:
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Mr. & Dr. Blue are pleased to announce the marriage of…
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Yet poor Ben doesn’t seem to have reaped any of the benefits that comes from having a doctorate.
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Can you believe his principal?? I thought he was a jerk from the first encounter, but the more we learned about him the more I disliked him. I agree with Ben’s assessment that the principal doesn’t care about the students, he cares about the power. Isn’t that an interesting parallel to Island Ben. Island Ben stated that the loss of power would be worse than exile. Interesting.
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I thought it was hilarious that when Dr. Linus was complaining about the principal John piped up and encouraged him to become the principal. Ben’s shocked face was priceless! Then John saying that he would follow Ben because he seemed to really care about the students, oh wow! That was just so close to the Island events. John followed Ben because he cared about the Island, and now in Sideways he will follow Ben because he cares about the students. Hahaha!!!
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2) Both Sideways Ben and Island Ben have shown themselves compassionate and caring men. I know I just said that Island Ben made decisions that cost lives, but he truly believed that it was for the betterment of all and he seemed to regret each life lost.
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Isn’t it great that both Ben’s lives are greatly impacted by Alex Rousseau? Ben only became the leader of the Others after he refused to kill baby Alex and in so doing ousted Charles Widmore. In Sideways he again would have become leader over a decision regarding Alex. I think he made the right decision both times. On the Island by not killing baby Alex and in Sideways by not throwing Alex’s future away for his own power play. Although, Ben did chose the Island over Alex in the end, thus costing Alex her life.
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3) I think Ben was in awe of Ilana. First, after she described her relationship to Jacob, Ben seemed unable to look away from her. His face, in my opinion, clearly showed awe. Then at the end, as Ben is trying to run away and Ilana is tracking him down…WOW! That was a powerful scene! I absolutely loved how Ilana, after calmly listening to Ben’s excuses and hearing how he is going to join the BSM because he’s the only one who’ll have him, I loved, Loved, LOVED Ilana’s response. “I’ll have you.” She said it calmly, matter-of-factly, then turned and walked away, leaving Ben to make a choice, his face a mixture of surprise, awe, and disbelief. I’m glad that Ben chose to follow after Ilana. And did you notice the change in his demeanor once he felt wanted? All this time, he seems to have still been the little boy, trying to fit in, trying to make friends, and completely failing. Isn’t it interesting how that fact is completely true to life…a person who feels wanted will do anything and everything they can to help while a person who feels unwanted tends to make bad decisions and drift into a life of uselessness or crime.
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Remember when Miles told Ben that Jacob hoped up until the end that he was wrong about Ben? It looks like Jacob’s final hope came true. Ben is going to be a good guy afterall. :)
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Also, did everyone hear the promo for this last episode? It said that Ben would meet his demise. Sheesh! All episode I was thinking he was going to die. They kept throwing him in situations that seemed to spell the end, only to have him squeak by again. Don’t get me wrong. I am thrilled that Ben survived this episode. He is a great character. I just think it was chintzy for the promo to say that he would meet his demise which led to me fretting all week. Fretting is not good for a big, fat pregnant lady! Hubby thinks that maybe the promo was truthful afterall, if you look at it from the perspective that Ben says as the leader are over. Whatever. :P
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4) Hurley, again, ROCKS! “Cheese Curds.” Hahahaha! Do you think he’s just a tad hungry? ;)
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I also love that he asked Richard if he was a cyborg or a vampire. Fabulous!
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5) Poor Richard. Jacob is dead, so he thinks all the plans are over and failed. Of course, we know that Jacob is still working his plans from the other side. I’m glad that Jack was able to show Richard a bit of hope.
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How crazy was it when Jack lit the fuse? I know Jack said that he didn’t think the fuse would work, but did you see his face? When he closed his eyes, it seemed as though he was willing to accept whichever outcome, death or the fuse not working, with complete serenity. COMPLETE! His face was so peaceful. That was a bit freaky! I’m not sure where his character is going. He was so sure that Faraday’s plan would work. When it didn’t, he started doubting things again. Have you noticed that about Jack? He swings between complete self-confidence and utter insecurity in the face of defeat. At the end of the episode he was back on the self-confidence trail, believing that Jacob had a plan and that he, himself was important. That’s another funny thing about this show that parallels life…Jack is such a key figure to the whole Island. Many of the other survivors rely heavily on him, they trust his judgment and seek his advise and support. And yet, Jack often feels that he has no importance and is only hurting things, not helping. I’ve seen this same thing occur in the psyche of many people that I regard as leaders…Often they only see those things they’ve done wrong and fail to see all the good they have accomplished.
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6) Miles is a great character. My favorite moments from this episode:
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* Turning Ben’s words against him when describing Jacob’s final moments.
* Scoffing at Ben’s offer of $3.2 million then stating that there were two people who were buried alive with about $8 million in diamonds. Haha!
* The end scene of Miles counting his diamonds. Lovely! Miles has tried for so long to get money and now he has…without hurting anyone in the process. :)
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7) Richard explained his longevity by stating that Jacob had touched him. Hmmm. Through the conversation he implied that since Jacob had touched him, he stayed young and couldn’t kill himself. It makes me wonder about the final candidates. They were all touched by Jacob. Will they stay at that age forever? Remember how self-destructive Jack was at the end of the three years? He did many things that could have ended his life, yet he remained safe. And John, he tried to kill himself, but it ended up being Ben who could finish the job….
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It will be fun to see how this idea plays out. Also, does this mean that their bodies stay in the same condition forever? That will be interesting to see in regards to Hurley.
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8) The end of this episode was HAPPY!! After so many cliffhangers and intense moments, it was a pure joy to watch the reactions of Sun, Frank, Ilana, and Miles as they saw Jack, Hurley, and Richard come onto the beach. They were all so happy to see each other, so glad to be back together. The relief and joy that was in their faces made my heart happy.
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Then I saw Ben. He looked so little standing on the outside of the reunion. But then Jack caught his eye and smiled. And we all know that Hurley will be kind to him. The interesting thing will be to see the reunion conversation between Richard and Ben. Hmmm. Last time they saw each other was right after Ben murdered Jacob. But Ben seems so little and penitent. I hope everything works out for him…even though he has been a lying, manipulative, murdering, son of a gun. ;)
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9) WHIDMORE IS COMING!!! AAAAAHHH!! When Jacob said a friend was coming to the Island, I thought it might be Charles, but there were so many other people that it could have been too. Desmond, Faraday’s Mom, a new character. I’m excited that it is Whidmore. He is such a strong and powerful character. We really haven’t seen too much of him. I am thrilled that he will be in this final season. And did you hear where they are headed to?? The OTHER island! The one where BSM said he and his followers were gathering. That little tidbit made me consider whether Whidmore was going to help BSM get off the Island, but I just don’t see that as a possibility… Here’s hoping I’m not proved wrong.
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So that is it. My thoughts on last week’s phenomenal episode. That’s right. I called it phenomenal. There were so many great parts to it. It really was terrific!
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My prediction is that tonight’s episode will focus on the other Island and BSM’s group. Things to look forward to if that is the case:
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1) Kate and Claire’s reunion. Will Claire kill Kate outright? Or will BSM convince her that Kate will prove useful in getting Aaron back. Also, do you think Kate will rat Jack out as a helper in taking Aaron from the Island?
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2) Kate and Sawyer’s reunion.
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3) Jin and Claire’s reunion, now that Claire knows that Jin was telling the truth at first about Kate taking Aaron, then lying about it to save his hide. Something tells me that Claire will not be too happy about that.
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