Looking Back at Lost: The Little Prince
Continuing to Create Questions, the Show Stays Grounded in Character
Underneath all of the science and mythology, the show provides genuine, human stories that keep audiences coming back week after week. As the "The Little Prince" demonstrates, the best way to enjoy the show is to focus on the characters rather than trying to understand their mysterious experiences.
Questions About Rousseau, Jin and Sun
Of course, the episode did leave audiences with some new questions to ponder. In past seasons, Rousseau said the other people her party had "the sickness." Is she referring to time-traveling sickness? If so, how will the French travelers get stuck on the island's time-skipping path with the rest of the castaways? And can Charlotte and the others overcome their afflictions before it's too late?
In this episode, we find out that at least one character has managed to cheat death when the French party discovers Jin alive and well, but his return raises another batch of questions. How did he survive the blast and get stuck in the Island's time-traveling limbo? Does he recognize Danielle Rousseau? And will he manage to reunite with his wife?
Sun remains the most mysterious member of the Oceanic Six. It seems that she has a vendetta against Ben, but why? Who provided her with the photos and the gun? Does her anger apply to Jack and Kate and the rest of the group? Although Sun's true feelings are a mystery, Kate and Sawyer wear their emotions on their sleeves in this episode, and they seem to represent opposite strategies of dealing with the past.
Kate and Sawyer Try to Cope
Heartbroken by the loss of Sawyer and the other passengers of Flight 815, Kate clings to baby Aaron as a symbol of what she left behind. While she previously expressed reluctance to even hold the child, she now exhibits a fierce maternal love toward him. She is unable to leave her past behind her, and Aaron provides her with a living, breathing representation of her life on the island
Sawyer, on the other hand, seems anxious to leave his past as far behind him as possible. When he sees Kate on the island, his face shows unmistakable longing, but he makes no attempt to contact her. "What's done is done," he later tells Juliet. The pain Sawyer felt after Kate's departure is so unbearable, he would rather forget her completely than hope for their reunion.
Identifying with Lost's Characters
Everybody has some memories that they try to forget and others that they cling to with all their might. However, the best course of action seems to be the one taken by John Locke, who accepts his past while moving toward his future. As he tells Sawyer, "I needed that pain to get to where I am now." Anyone who has overcome a crisis can identify with that profound thought.
Viewers can empathize with the people on Lost, so they are drawn into the show no matter what mysterious curveball it may throw next. Faithful audience members come back every week to track the development of their favorite characters. And who knows? Maybe they'll even pick up answer or two.
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