Theories abound about the survivors of Flight 815 and their
enigmatic island home on the supernatural television
phenomenon Lost. This collection of essays provides
insight into the most talked-about issues, including
chapters on Why the Survivors Must Be in Another Dimension
(or the Twilight Zone), Lord of the Lost: Jack vs. Locke,
The Others: Where On Earth Did They Come From . . . or Did
They?, and A Theologian's View of the Island as Purgatory.
Contributors such as television critic Joyce Millman,
science-fiction writer Adam-Troy Castro, and
paranormal-romance author MaryJanice Davidson tackle
predominant themes, plotlines, and symbols of the hit show
while answering the questions on every fan's mind: What's
with the polar bears and black mist?Why does the
sudden struggle for survival lead some to romantic
relationships, some to conflict, and others to
leadership? and Why did Boone have to die?