Lost: A Theory on Time Travel
Written by Jason Hunter
Created: 10/29/2007 - Last Edit: 3/25/2008
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LOST has presented us with
various themes of fate vs. destiny; however, by the end of the series, we will all
be back at the same universal question: Are we completely controlled by fate,
or do we have the ability to change what’s already happened in the future?
The LOST series revolves
around the use of a quasi-conventional time machine. All of the “mysteries” that the show presents
can be explained through an understanding of how this time machine is
used. While many think that a time
machine is a “cheap” answer to the show, I can assure you that once LOST makes the “big reveal,” there will be much to think about
and reflect upon.
I’d like the reader to
note that this is an extensive theory that “stretches” many events to the point
that the entire theory may not seem believable.
The purpose of the theory is to take a concept of time travel and apply
it to all elements of the show - in an attempt to answer almost every question
that is presented by LOST. Will all the
answers make complete sense? No. Is there any theory out there that is proven
to be 100% true? No. With that said, it should also be noted that
most of this theory is complete conjecture and I make no claim that this theory
is the definitive “answer” to the show – it should be read for entertainment
purposes only.
In this theory, I will
walk you through the linear progression of events in LOST; however, this
progression is very different than the ordering of the episodes of LOST - so I
will simply provide estimated timestamps for each event. This is a very long theory, and may be
confusing to readers who are not well-versed in the world of LOST. Make sure you have time to at least read
through the “timeline” section of this theory – that is where I lay out all of
the events of the show. Thanks, and
enjoy reading the theory!
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