Unlocking the Meaning of Lost : An Unauthorized Guide

by Porter, Lynnette

• ISBN13: 9781402207266
• ISBN10: 1402207263
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

From the moment the eye opened, we have been captivated by the mysterious world of Lost. Each week the survivors face challenges and questions that are eerie as they are haunting real. For the first time, Unlocking the Mysteries of Lost takes an in-depth look at the island and its castaways, exploring the secrets behind their search for answers and meaning. Going deep into the heart of Lost, this essential guide for the true fan explores such questions as: o What does it mean to be lost? What does it take to be found? o Does Mr. Eko or Locke hold the spiritual key to the island? o How does one determine faith in the face of fate? o Does technology save or doom the Lost generation? Unlocking the Meaning of Lost also features the most extensive guide yet to the mysteries and secrets, such as: o Secrets found in The Stand and other texts o Clues hidden in Lost websites o Extensive glossary of characters and symbols o Complete character sketches and connections o Mysteriously similar names o The most credible theories o How the creators connect with fans online

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Introduction: Getting Lost	1	(6)
Part One: Creating Lost	7	(18)
Chapter 1. The Making of Lost	9	(16)
Part Two: The Many Meanings of Lost	25	(44)
Chapter 2. Lost without Modern Technology	27	(20)
Chapter 3. Lost in Their Lives	47	(22)
Part Three: Spirituality	69	(36)
Chapter 4. Lost Spirituality	71	(18)
Chapter 5. Larger Spiritual Concepts	89	(16)
Part Four: Keys to Unlocking the Meaning of Lost	105	(78)
Chapter 6. Lost Ancestors	107	(50)
Chapter 7. Cult(ivating) a Lost Audience: The Participatory Fan Culture of Lost	157	(26)
Lost Glossary	183	(42)
Character Sketches	225	(8)
Character Connections	233	(10)
Similar Names	243	(8)
Epilogue: Lost in the Future	251	(2)
Appendix A: Lost Episode Guide	253	(6)
Appendix B: Lost's Awards and Nominations 2004-2006	259	(10)
Notes	269	(6)
Bibliography	275	(6)
Works Cited	281	(6)
Index	287	(8)
About the Authors	295