I think Locke has evolved into one of the more interesting characters on the show. His transformation from a contemplative and thoughtful individual into a total badass who just doesn't give a damn has been pretty remarkable. The old Locke would have never played the chess game without analyzing its ramifications first, would have never pressed "77" to blow up the comm center, would have never thrown Mikhail through the sonic fence, would have never blown up the submarine....it's like the man has decided he just doesn't care anymore and I'm loving it.
If Locke's father is really on the island and was delivered from this "magic box" that Ben spoke of....then was Jack's dad really on the island? Kate's horse? Hurley's buddy Dave from the nuthouse? Eko's brother? All of those seem to have been summoned by the island in order for the Losties to finally make peace with the memories that haunt them the most - what makes them "flawed." We assumed they were visions or hallucinations....but what if they were really there? Locke's dad certainly seems to be really there, and Ben did mention that this "magic box" makes whatever you want to see appear.
Otherwise how did Locke's dad get on the island? And why was he tied up and looking like he'd been beaten? Did he arrive on the island a long time ago and con the Dharma folks? Did he con the Others? Or was he really summoned out of this "magic box" by whatever "communion" Locke has with the island?
I love this show.
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