"Jarhead"

*@*(#*%&(!Q*)(*)(*)#(*$)@#(*$&^!@($& -- That’s the sound of my head exploding from all that went on in last night’s episode. In fact, I tossed and turned all night long thinking about different theories, which eventually led to a convoluted dream about a young African boy doing a mystical dance in front of an imperial mansion, plotting to overthrow his oppressors. Not sure what the connection is, but maybe I’m psychic and we will soon see a young Eko or his brother dancing in front of the American embassy.

Just before the episode began, Chris laid out a really cool theory. I think it was debunked in the episode, but it led to some other thoughts. His thought was that Charlotte is the daughter of Des and Penny – which we thought for sure was right – until the doctor said it was a boy. Plus, they named him “Charlie” (awwww moment of the night), and no one except George Foreman would give his children such similar names (George and Georgina, in case you’re wondering).


1. The title – “Jarhead”: it obviously referred to the hanging hydrogen bomb, it was actually the code name for nuclear tests done in the South Pacific in 1954. It’s also a term used for soldiers on the battlefield.

2. THIS WEEK IN BIBLE STUDIES: I’m really excited about this one!
In the Bible, Daniel was in Babylon with the cast out Jews. Daniel was a prophet, a reader of dreams. His interpretations of a king’s dream gained him trust with the leaders of Babylon. When the Jews returned to the Promised Land, Daniel remained in Babylon, where he was later cast into the Den of Lions for his faith and for his prophetic visions.
Daniel is one of the “four prophets” in the Bible, along with . . . wait for it . . . Jeremiah (a connection to Jeremy – Locke’s pseudonym)!

3. ON THE ISLAND:
--The “Others” have arrived on the island circa 1954. Their ranks include Richard Alpert and Charles Widmore.
-- They believe the Losties are US Army, except for the young blond girl who has a hard time believing Miles and Charlotte would be sent by the US.
**I believe this is when Richard first came to the island, before he learned to time travel. Therefore, he does not recognize Locke. He has not unlocked the powers of the Island yet.
n Charlotte seems better in the past . . . why? When the flash occurs again, her head nearly explodes. Could they now be in the future?
-- The “Others” speak Latin. Why?

4. ONE REASON I LOVED THE EPISODE: NO KATE!

5. DES AND PENNY:
-- Desmond is searching for Daniel’s mother. He finds the lab at Oxford abandoned, and Oxford denies the existence of Farraday’s existence. We learn this is because of his experiment involving Theresa.
-- Des visits Theresa. She appears in a vegetative state, but according to her sister, she is “traveling.” Like the rats mentioned by the man in the lab, her “brains have been sent back in time.” She seems an early casualty of Daniel’s experimentation. He also seems to have loved her, as witnessed by the photograph and Daniel’s attitude toward the blond soldier that looks like Theresa. Does he think she is Theresa????
--The mythology of Penelope is that she is left waiting for Odysseus to return from his adventures. We thought this was when he was on the island, but perhaps it is just the beginning. Perhaps Des is going to have to leave her again.
--Widmore knows that Des needs to find Daniel’s mother and deliver a message. He begs Des to keep Penny safe. Remember, Ben told Widmore that his daughter would die.

6. Interesting trivia – this is the only episode of the entire series in which one of the O6 does not appear.

7. THEORY TO PONDER: Could Daniel be Des and Penny’s son? Could Daniel’s mother truly be Penny? Perhaps a bit farfetched, but this is Lost after all!

There are probably 900 things I’ve failed to mention, but that will just give all of you something to do!

Namaste,
Loyal Lost Loser