From the article: 'Lost' - A Theory of Everything
There have been many theories proposed over the years, and bits and pieces of each have their own truth. As a writer and author of a book on Revelation, with Lost and similar things like Bible prophecy, Donald believes one needs to provide a single structure that will explain almost every single event. Donald's theory on everything utilizes a proposed structure that he believes answers almost every major question about what is going on and what might go on. Share Your Thoughts
Contradiction
- Claire give birth to Aaron on the island correct? According to your theory the Dharma women cannot give birth because they are stuck in the past and you cannot have a child that didn't exist in the past. So then why is Claire able to give birth to Aaron, when he did not exist in the past either? Going back to the finale on season 5, I am still racking my brain about what the conversation between Jacob and anti-Jacob meant. I starting thinking of the idea, that everything that happens between the inhabitants of the island be it the Others, the Hostiles, the Losties or Dharma means nothing. I think that Jacob is trying to prove that mankind can live peacefully and has a bet against the anti-Jacob, or something along those lines. Donald's theory is really good and in depth, but I just like to talk about this show...Can't wait for January 2010.
- —Guest T-BONE
I like some things
- The only thing I don't like is: I think all of the main characters have some tie to island and they are all special. They might all be descendants of the original group.
- —Guest ImSoLost
Needs revision
- Donald has a lot of good ideas, but I'll be interested to see what he has to say in light of the season's conclusion. Some of his theory will need adjustment.
- —Guest Jenners
surely you jest
- 1) Ben is nothing but a pawn. He is not special and clearly cannot be on a side against or for anyone. Ben is pointless and futile in the shadow of Jacob. 2) You clearly haven't seen the finale of Season 5 "The Incident." Seeing this would alter your theory greatly. There are differing sides on the island (Jacob and Anti-Jacob), but we are not yet sure what their purpose is. The sides are not good vs. evil, rather just two opposites (like the pieces in backgammon). 3) There is one common theme across the entire show: shades of gray. Science v. Faith, Past Changers v. What's-done-is-done-ers, Jacob v. Anti-Jacob, Island v. Off-Island. All dichotomies are in struggle with each other, yet we as viewers do not know which sides to take outside our own personal moral justifications. Yet each side relies on the other for some common goal and blends momentarily before splitting again (i.e. Jacob and Anti-Jacob needing Locke, Locke and Jack needing proof, etc). We will see
- —Guest woboyd
I think this is too pat
- My own view, and I've written about this recently, is that the Series did not start with a unified theory. So they have had to fill in, and sew up (like jack in Pilot episode, getting sewn by Kate). i think it's more fluid, and catch as catch can, up to Season 4, when the narrative unity drive kicks in. happy to share more!
- —BacchusDis
Locke is special
- I doubt your hypothesis that Locke isn't special, because you seem to contradict yourself in believing Alpert to be all-knowing, yet he can't be if he's mistaken on Locke's importance. Plus, Locke has clear communion with the island following his resurrection, and has never been afraid of the smoke monster. Also, the island can't be destroyed in 1977 if it's there in 2004. Also, your theory on the Shepherds is interesting, I guess we'll see if they ever show Ray or Christian on the island at an earlier time. I'm also interested in your Jacob theories, though I'm not sure how that will pan out unless the writers steal that from you. Tonight's Alpert-centric episode should provide some insights.
- —Guest EdBurke
I think this is too pat
- My own view, and I've written about this recently, is that the Series did not start with a unified theory. So they have had to fill in, and sew up (like jack in Pilot episode, getting sewn by Kate). i think it's more fluid, and catch as catch can, up to Season 4, when the narrative unity drive kicks in. happy to share more!
- —BacchusDis
I have written two pieces recently
- that somewhat square up with Donald's theory. I would argue it is too neat. The writers did not set out with this theory, so they are "sewing up" stuff (like Kate sewed up jack in the pilot, pick a color preference, or just go with basic black). Anyway, some of this is no doubt correct, but it is "messier" than Donald's theory suggests. I think I have a handle on the messiness, to a degree, and am happy to share my pieces (Lost in Faith written after 99 before 100) and Lost: Where We Are (after 100 before 101). if anyone is interested in a slightly different (well, significantly different) point of view, but also written by a man who considers himself to be a "man of faith"...
- —BacchusDis
wow
- Wow, great write up...with that much detail, how come no ending? Maybe he didnt want to spoil it for the rest of us.
- —Guest garyc0701
mikhenaten
- I read somewhere, possibly here that these final two series were going to answer more questions than posit new ones. Thus far however every episode has thrown up a minimum of four or five conundrums that would take at least another four or five more series to answer. Donald's theory of everything throws more confusion laced fuel on the raging inferno that has become the convoluted plotline of an exceptional TV series. As an avid viewer since episode one I fervently hope and pray that the writers have a firm grip on the storyline and that the final denouement, when it arrives, lives up to high standards that entrenched Lost fans have come to expect over the last 100 episodes. Fair play to Donald and to you too Bonnie, Keep up the good work.
- —Guest mikekeane@ireland.com
Brilliant!
- All I can say is brilliant! Love your theories of traveling on/off island. And who will be the savior!
- —Guest iyubyost
Fascinating Theory, But One Question
- The theory is very comprehensive and seems mostly right on the mark as a possible set of explanations for the events we've seen so far. However, as I read it one sentence stood out as a possible error. (Not bad for a piece with so many sentences.) On page three speaking of Ben you say, "He is likely challenged by Widmore and eventually fools Widmore into leaving the island through the time wheel into the future, so Widmore can never return." My memory is that Ben sent Widmore off the Island via the submarine, not the wheel. However, there was some dialog that indicated their mutual belief that, for whatever reason, Widmore would not be able to return. Does anyone else remember it that way?
- —jphimself
Theory ???
- WoW, Very interesting. I'm suprised only 1 response. And I thought the Bible was complex. Now I need to check out Donald's theory on Prophecy & Revelation. I still think Ben is evil to the max. I don't trust Witmore either so we will see who is really the good one. It all sums up to Good vs. Evil & we know God will prevail in all the Universe & on the Island of Lost.
- —Guest Chuck371214
Stolen outline
- That's way too good and too detailed! ABC will either sue, or say nothing in hopes of the leak going away!
- —Duke1122
