Thursday, October 19, 2006

3x3 "Further Instructions" - Current

1. Locke lost his voice, why? Maybe it's from all the screaming he did during the end of "Live Together, Die Alone?" In any event it leads to that ritual which set up the return of Boone! One can probably refer back to that airport sequence for clues to other characters' story arcs. I have to watch this episode again to see the visible writing on the Jesus Stick (I KNOW THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO STAND OUT!) UPDATE 10/19 - The Jesus Stick says " 'Lift up your eyes and look north.' - John 3:05." So that's how he knew where to find Eko. - END UPDATE

Thoughts: Oh and why do they ALWAYS start things with the opening of an eye? They do that for, Desmond in "Man of Science, Man of Faith," they do it for Jack in the Pilot, they do it for Juliet in the season three opener, and they do it for Locke now. There's a meaning to it I'm sure but I just don't know what.

2. "Desmond's just a kid but he saved the world from self destruction, running naked on an island straight out of a wrecked hatch, we were laughing." Okay now that I posted that shameless parody of "Johnny's Just a Kid," why exactly is Desmond naked? What exactly happened in there? I hope they don't drag this out too much. I want a quick answer so I can move on from the Hatch. He also predicted that Locke would make a speech about rescuing Jack, Kate, and Sawyer! Can he see into the future now?

3. Eko got captured by a polar bear! Why am I reminded of "the Empire Strikes Back?" Seriously though, how did he wind up in the open jungle where he could even get attacked by a polar bear? Did that bear even look real?

4. Why is Charlie so willing to stay by Locke's side during all this? Don't forget that Charlie was so angry at Locke in season 2 that he helped Sawyer steal the guns, just to get back at Locke so why the turnaround?

5. Hurley made it back, just like the Others planned. He told Locke and Charlie that they were not to rescue Jack, Kate, and Sawyer but even Hurley is in favor of a rescue effort.


Afterthoughts: Locke's back, and he's the new leader in town. I like him in charge better then Jack. Locke's more decisive then Jack. Especially since Jack doesn't do anything about Walt's capture until the very end of last season and we all remember how that ended. The survivors may have a real advantage, the Others probably aren't expecting any more visits from them. All we can do now is wait until the next episode.

SHUTDOWN!

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