Ben's task (Theory)

ben_linus · #1 05-10-2009, 06:03 PM

I just rewatched the promo for the finale and noticed that Ben is shown unsheathing a knife shortly after locke asks him "will you be able to do this?".

So could it be that Ben has to kill Jacob to prove his loyalty? After all it does say that Ben is given a 'difficult task' by Locke in the press release for the finale.
Another thing that interested me in the promo is that a pretty worked up Richard Alpert is shown yelling "There can only be one leader on the island!"
I'm absoloutely desperate to find out who the hell he's saying this to, but I predict its Ben.
After the "I think John Lockes going to be trouble" comment, it seems like Richard wants Ben back onside so they can do something about Locke. Its possible he wants to re-install Ben as leader - might Ben be unable to resist the temptation of returning to a position of power, thus risking the wrath of Smokey in the process?
I just think theres a major conflict brewing between Locke and Alpert and Ben will be stuck in the middle. So who will Ben side with? What are your thoughts?

Can't wait for the finale...

Funtime_Hurley · #2 05-10-2009, 07:16 PM

Might be. Sawyer is on the sub in '77 and someone has to do it

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Deatzo Seol · #3 05-10-2009, 07:23 PM

If Ben doesn't side with Locke, the monster's gonna have him for lunch... I'd imagine again him working with Locke - on the surface -, while he is *really* working with Richard ... until Smokey finds out, I guess...

KerrMetric · #4 05-10-2009, 07:33 PM

It's a hunch but I think Locke's task for Ben might be to kill Richard.

ben_linus · #5 05-10-2009, 07:34 PM

I think he'll have to make a choice between the two of them in the finale. He and Richard go back a long way and I think theres more to their relationship that is yet to be revealed. I get the feeling that Richard's true nature will be shown, and we'll find out he's not a man you want to cross.
However, although Ben would like nothing more than to get rid of Locke, he swore to the Smoke Monster that he'd follow him - if he breaks that promise then he will be killed no doubt about it.

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It's a hunch but I think Locke's task for Ben might be to kill Richard.

Hmm I never thought of that, although i really wouldnt like that to happen as I like the Ben/Richard pairing.
Maybe that would expalin Richard's "there can only be one leader on the island' line, he was trying to stop Ben from killing him by offering him a chance to become leader again.

KerrMetric · #6 05-10-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ben_linus

I think he'll have to make a choice between the two of them in the finale. He and Richard go back a long way and I think theres more to their relationship that is yet to be revealed. I get the feeling that Richard's true nature will be shown, and we'll find out he's not a man you want to cross.
However, although Ben would like nothing more than to get rid of Locke, he swore to the Smoke Monster that he'd follow him - if he breaks that promise then he will be killed no doubt about it.

Hmm I never thought of that, although i really wouldnt like that to happen as I like the Ben/Richard pairing.
Maybe that would expalin Richard's "there can only be one leader on the island' line, he was trying to stop Ben from killing him by offering him a chance to become leader again.

My hunch comes into play based on what you just mentioned. 1) Locke being appreciative to Ben mentioning Richard's concern about Locke's decision, 2) Richard saying the "there can only be one leader" line, 3) the Locke giving Ben a difficult task spoiler, and 4) the spoiler that mentioned something like "after 'The Incident' it may seem difficult to imagine how the show will have a season 6." I believe #4 comes from a character point of view. I don't like this hunch but it seems plausible and Locke seems to want to overthrow the island's "chain of command". Could Locke have bought into Widmore's "side"?

KennyJS · #7 05-10-2009, 08:27 PM

I wasn't too into the "Smoke Monster is Locke" theory, but after last week I began to consider it as a serious possibility.

Perhaps smokey has wanted to kill Jacob all along. Smokey can masquerade as deceased individuals. Here's what I think may have happened.

1. Smoke Monster has wanted to kill Jacob all along. Why? I don't know.
2. Smoke Monster had Richard tell Locke that he must die, setting up a masquerade.
3. Smoke Monster mansqueraded as Alex to get Ben to listen to Locke aka Smoke Monster.
4. Because Locke is the leader, the Smoke Monster is using Richard to find Jacob.

I'm about 15% sure of this theory, but it does seem to come together.

KerrMetric · #8 05-10-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyJS

I wasn't too into the "Smoke Monster is Locke" theory, but after last week I began to consider it as a serious possibility.

Perhaps smokey has wanted to kill Jacob all along. Smokey can masquerade as deceased individuals. Here's what I think may have happened.

1. Smoke Monster has wanted to kill Jacob all along. Why? I don't know.
2. Smoke Monster had Richard tell Locke that he must die, setting up a masquerade.
3. Smoke Monster mansqueraded as Alex to get Ben to listen to Locke aka Smoke Monster.
4. Because Locke is the leader, the Smoke Monster is using Richard to find Jacob.

I'm about 15% sure of this theory, but it does seem to come together.

Interesting idea. I was just thinking about the smoke monster/Alex ordering Ben to follow Locke thing. Locke knowing Ben has to follow him could definitely be used to Locke's advantage. What better way for Locke to test Ben's loyalty than to assign him a difficult task? I think this task will be killing Richard. What becomes unclear though is what happens if Locke kills Jacob and Ben kills Richard? Who becomes the leader and who becomes "the advisor"? Funny, seems almost Sith-like, lol! One master and one apprentice, lol!