Comments on: The Why of Alpert http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/ A place to write and read Lost Theories Thu, 17 May 2012 19:43:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: waycurious http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21491 waycurious Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:45:22 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21491 Didn't Widmore say the I know "what you are" thing to Ben, too? Didn’t Widmore say the I know “what you are” thing to Ben, too?

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21463 Achalli Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:58:51 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21463 FYI AES did a great theory about Richard also. If you enjoyed this one you should check out AES' theory. FYI AES did a great theory about Richard also. If you enjoyed this one you should check out AES’ theory.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21461 Achalli Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:50:07 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21461 I agree with AES that Smokey and Nemesis are two seperate entites. If I recall correctly it was horace that built the cabin, but IMO Nemesis was imprisoned in that spot well before the cabin was built, possibly as a form of E/M energy. BanLinus, I believe Richard is human but something has been done to alter him so that he stopped aging and has a long lifespan. I've also always got the impression, based mainly on his conversation with John right before he gives him Sawyer's file, that Richard keeps tabs on the Others and basically lets the 'leader' direct them as they see fit but if they start doing something that Jacob wouldn't like then Richard steers them back to the path. I want to thank everyone for their comments. This has generated a better discussion than I thought it would. I agree with AES that Smokey and Nemesis are two seperate entites. If I recall correctly it was horace that built the cabin, but IMO Nemesis was imprisoned in that spot well before the cabin was built, possibly as a form of E/M energy.

BanLinus, I believe Richard is human but something has been done to alter him so that he stopped aging and has a long lifespan.

I’ve also always got the impression, based mainly on his conversation with John right before he gives him Sawyer’s file, that Richard keeps tabs on the Others and basically lets the ‘leader’ direct them as they see fit but if they start doing something that Jacob wouldn’t like then Richard steers them back to the path.

I want to thank everyone for their comments. This has generated a better discussion than I thought it would.

]]> By: Sinster http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21456 Sinster Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:21:23 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21456 That's true AES... I think the cabin had to be Jacob's at one point b/c that's where they went to look for him. Maybe Jacob was protected there until the ring was broken, which I believe Hurley broke. I don't know... A message was left there as to Jacob's whereabouts... That’s true AES… I think the cabin had to be Jacob’s at one point b/c that’s where they went to look for him. Maybe Jacob was protected there until the ring was broken, which I believe Hurley broke. I don’t know… A message was left there as to Jacob’s whereabouts…

]]> By: A.E.S. http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21449 A.E.S. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:28:44 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21449 The main problem of Smokey being who/what is trapped in the cabin is simply that we have seen the monster MANY times prior to seeing John hear "help me" in the cabin... The main problem of Smokey being who/what is trapped in the cabin is simply that we have seen the monster MANY times prior to seeing John hear “help me” in the cabin…

]]> By: lost4life http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21443 lost4life Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:35:56 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21443 I think Richard (my absolute favorite character) came from the black rock as you stated but was the captain of the vessel. Richards name in latin is Ricardos - powerful ruler Albertus - bright nobility Sounds like a powerful man. But I believe like you said he has nothing left in his life.He is empty and alone but in a position of power. I believe the black rock occupants are the others past generations. Yet Richard needed to guide every single generation so nobody starts to corrupt, and fight. And the ay he was trusted with this position of power is helping capture Un-locke. The reason Im so detailed is because I know not every bit of this is right or even any of it but more details means a higher chance of something being right. I think Richard (my absolute favorite character) came from the black rock as you stated but was the captain of the vessel.
Richards name in latin is
Ricardos – powerful ruler
Albertus – bright nobility
Sounds like a powerful man.
But I believe like you said he has nothing left in his life.He is empty and alone but in a position of power. I believe the black rock occupants are the others past generations. Yet Richard needed to guide every single generation so nobody starts to corrupt, and fight. And the ay he was trusted with this position of power is helping capture Un-locke.
The reason Im so detailed is because I know not every bit of this is right or even any of it but more details means a higher chance of something being right.

]]> By: BanLinus http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21437 BanLinus Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:07:52 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21437 Maybe I'm just hoping, but I still hold out that Flocke is just Locke. And Jacob and his buddy are just human. And that Richard is also just human. He appears to not age, just like Jacob appears not to age. Maybe something else is up. Maybe I’m just hoping, but I still hold out that Flocke is just Locke. And Jacob and his buddy are just human. And that Richard is also just human. He appears to not age, just like Jacob appears not to age. Maybe something else is up.

]]> By: Sinster http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21433 Sinster Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:44:12 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21433 I like ur theory about the mib aks smokey being imprisoned in the cabin. This explains the, "Help me." John Locke heard, as I have stated before I have always thought Locke has had a communion w/ smokey from the beginning... I like ur theory about the mib aks smokey being imprisoned in the cabin. This explains the, “Help me.” John Locke heard, as I have stated before I have always thought Locke has had a communion w/ smokey from the beginning…

]]> By: ScrollLocke http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21431 ScrollLocke Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:28:44 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21431 I agree with dabiatchishere. I don't think Richard's immortality is a gift, even if it started as such. I suppose you could relate it to say how Richard Cullen became a vampire or the little girl in Interview with a Vampire became one. Maybe LOST Richard is on his deathbed. Jacob is with him. Jacob offers the choice: die or live forever. Maybe Jacob didn't give him the choice - instead he chose for him but were his intentions selfish? Maybe. Maybe he just needed an errand boy. Regardless - living forever sounds like punishment. I'm digging Achailli's thought that Richard might only appear ageless on the outside. Maybe his situation is similar to the uterus X-Ray he showed Juliet. Or not. I agree with dabiatchishere. I don’t think Richard’s immortality is a gift, even if it started as such. I suppose you could relate it to say how Richard Cullen became a vampire or the little girl in Interview with a Vampire became one.

Maybe LOST Richard is on his deathbed. Jacob is with him. Jacob offers the choice: die or live forever. Maybe Jacob didn’t give him the choice – instead he chose for him but were his intentions selfish? Maybe. Maybe he just needed an errand boy. Regardless – living forever sounds like punishment.

I’m digging Achailli’s thought that Richard might only appear ageless on the outside. Maybe his situation is similar to the uterus X-Ray he showed Juliet. Or not.

]]> By: Achalli http://www.theoriesonlost.com/2009/12/the-why-of-alpert/#comment-21430 Achalli Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:09:52 +0000 http://www.theoriesonlost.com/?p=7546#comment-21430 AES I'm not offended at all. Actually quite the opposite. I've always consider a theory succesful based on the discussions it generates, not if it turns out to be right. I'm glad you're doing it as a seperate theory. I use my phone a lot to respond to my postings but after a certain number of comments I'm not able to access all of the post. So if I donLt respond to anyone right away it is due to technicle reasons. AES I’m not offended at all. Actually quite the opposite. I’ve always consider a theory succesful based on the discussions it generates, not if it turns out to be right. I’m glad you’re doing it as a seperate theory. I use my phone a lot to respond to my postings but after a certain number of comments I’m not able to access all of the post. So if I donLt respond to anyone right away it is due to technicle reasons.

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