tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post5706051803685114690..comments2024-02-04T05:13:04.501-05:00Comments on Nik at Nite: Jacob's LadderNikki Staffordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-39760345708418742662009-05-14T21:23:00.000-04:002009-05-14T21:23:00.000-04:00LOL! I think he liked a nip of McCutcheon now and ...LOL! I think he liked a nip of McCutcheon now and again, too. Heehee....Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-84692338225254065362009-05-14T21:03:00.000-04:002009-05-14T21:03:00.000-04:00Actually, now that I think about it, I think your ...Actually, now that I think about it, I think your books led me to think of Abram as a shortening for Abraham and it was an easy connection to Bram from there. <br /><br />I've only watched the first half of the movie, I'm mainly watching it for the Desmond eye candy (I bought it because he was in it and to learn more about the story of John and its connections to Lost). It's funny though, seeing the movie after I only knew HIC as Desmond, how much of a Scottish accent Jesus had!Shoopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-60536115579667629972009-05-14T20:46:00.000-04:002009-05-14T20:46:00.000-04:00I hadn't noticed it in all seasons. In that case i...I hadn't noticed it in all seasons. In that case it certainly gives it some importance. Either just as an allusion or an analogy for something that's happening directly to Locke.Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036549649615941601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-86510399513001461242009-05-14T20:04:00.000-04:002009-05-14T20:04:00.000-04:00Benny: I disagree; I think they've touched on it o...Benny: I disagree; I think they've touched on it once a season almost from the beginning, whether in imagery or in words. <br /><br />But good thoughts about it being reversed! I think you're right. He was at the top, and then went to the bottom.<br /><br />Shoop: I have seen The Gospel of John! I saw it before Lost, so I didn't know HIC as Desmond yet. It was definitely an interesting take on the gospel (especially being word for word and all). <br /><br />I love the idea of Bram being related. Especially because for most of the story, Abraham's name is Abram (and it's how I usually refer to him in my books). Nice catch!!Nikki Staffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463618183850438914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-79867645277028243942009-05-14T17:52:00.000-04:002009-05-14T17:52:00.000-04:00Nikki, you're awesome! And so are your books, I c...Nikki, you're awesome! And so are your books, I can't wait for season five!<br /><br />Have you seen The Gospel of John, starring a certain Henry Ian Cusick as Jesus? I've never read the bible, so everything in the movie is new to me, but I found myself particularly taken with the story of Jacob and the well he built. It wasn't addressed enough in the movie and I couldn't pinpoint any information online about the symbolism of the well, what it stood for Jacob and for his descendents. <br /><br />Sorry if this has been addressed before, it can be difficult to keep up with all of the topics.<br /><br />Another topic that may have been brought up, but relates to your post, I think the character of Bram will be significant. Since it is likely his name is a nickname for Abraham, is he Jacob's father?Shoopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30892649.post-13548282063793763642009-05-14T14:11:00.000-04:002009-05-14T14:11:00.000-04:00Interesting. I don't think there's enough of all t...Interesting. I don't think there's enough of all this to put forward the importance of Jacob's ladder in the grand scheme of Lost (yet), but the parallels are certainly interesting.<br /><br />One thing I'd like to point out is, when you mentioned Locke was first in the position of Jacob and then God, this is actually how WE (the viewers) see it. But could it be that the relevant order would be chronological as well?<br /><br />Meaning he was first at the top (as a God figure) and then was brought down. Since the elevator is a vision, this could signify that Locke has work to do to regain his position he once had in the grand scheme of things, Abbadon certainly held him in high regards already when Locke was in the hospital.<br /><br />So, what exactly would have brought him down then? The crash to the island perhaps? His actions while ON the island? When he stopped believing in the all mighty button? His attempts to re-climb the ladder may have ultimately failed and Maybesau taking his place, playing the old trick on Jacob that Jacob had played on their father.<br /><br />Just thinking, as we all like to do!Bennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16036549649615941601noreply@blogger.com