We’re doing some summer homeschooling (plan is here) and a large part of it centers around the analysis of the TV series, LOST.
NOTE: If you watch the series, this will all make sense to you. If you don’t watch the series, I highly recommend it, but you have to watch it from the beginning – we purchased the first 4 seasons on DVD. You can’t just watch a couple episodes and have any understanding at all. My series here includes only the simplest of the discussion points. For in depth LOST analysis, please visit the message boards or Lostpedia.
These are the discussions we’re having as a family, with regards to the show. We’re currently watching Season 2.
Free Will/Choice - the “Losties” are constantly faced with decisions, and their choices usually have consequences.
Destiny/Fate – certain characters use these words often, and some seem resigned to a predestined journey, while others believe life’s what they make it.
Faith - often confused with the “destiny/fate” discussion, but “faith” is it’s own theme in the show. Faith in a higher power, faith in other characters, faith in self.
Good/Evil – a much easier explanation for much of what happens on the island, but doubtful it will be that simple in the end.
Purpose - ties in with the destiny/fate discussion, but also free-will. Sometimes we discover our true purpose when something happens to us. Sometimes it’s when we make a choice.
I would love your comments about the themes in LOST. I’ll continue the LOST curriculum series throughout the summer as we explore all the writing components in this outstanding show. Next in my series will be Character Development/Arc
LOST Homeschool Lessons Series:
Themes
Character Arc
Symbols
Games!
History/Literature
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