Langbeschreibung
From the moment that Watership Down made its appearance on screen in season one, speculation about Lost's literary allusions has played an important role in the larger discussion of the show. Fans and critics alike have noted the many references, from biblical passages and children's stories to science fiction and classic novels.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction "What, Don't You Read?": Lost's Literary InfluenceChapter 1: The Books of LostChapter 2 "Are You There, God?": Faith, Sacrifice and RedemptionChapter 3: Who Has the "Power Over the Clay"? Purpose, Fate and Free WillChapter 4 Stuck and "Unstuck" in Time: a Tradition of Time TravelChapter 5 "Fathers, provoke not your children to wrath": Lost ParentsChapter 6 "We're All Mad Here": Dreams, Illusions and the Nature of RealityChapter 7 "Maybe there is a beast....maybe it's only us": Group Dynamics and the Communities of LostChapter 9 A Conclusion: The Purpose of "Stories that Aren't Even True"Appendix 1BibliographyEnd Notes