Flashback:
Jack is requested by a woman to tend to her father's deteriorating health due to a tumor. She believes that even after being told that there is no way to stop the progression of his cancer, that Jack can save her father because she heard about how Jack miraculously nursed his wife back to health. After being unable to save her father, Jack finds the woman to console her and they end up kissing. He tells his wife and she says she has been planning to leave him.
On the island, Michael has knocked Jack out and when he comes to, Michael explains that he is going to search for Walt, but he must go alone. He locks Jack and Locke in the armory, and the two aren't found until Kate searches for Jack so he can change Sawyer's bandages. Locke, Jack, and Sawyer, but not Kate, form a search party to find Michael. They have conversations ranging from "you can't tell me what I can and can't do" and the origin of Sawyer's nickname, but are soon interrupted by gunshots which they decide to follow.
Later in the night they are surprised by a familiar face -- the man who shot Sawyer on the raft. Shots are fired and then it is revealed by the "other" that Walt is doing fine. He warns them about eating food that is not their own, implying that the others believe the hatch belongs to them. Because of Jack's great idea to threaten the man, they find themselves surrounded by the others. The man warns the survivors not to cross the line because they are only living on the island because the others are allowing them to. Kate is given back to them after they agree to surrender their guns. Jack, of course, is very upset with Kate because she disobeyed his orders of staying behind. Finally, the idea of an army to defend against the others sparks because of a comment Jack makes to Ana Lucia.
What do you think about the idea of an army?
SH: I'm disappointed in Jack for resorting to this type of action. I think that the army is an awful idea. The others have proven that they will get what they want, not worrying about who they kill. The army is just going to get people hurt.
OK: I agree, but I think they felt like sitting ducks not doing anything. I understand why he wanted to do it because Jack is trying to be the leader and save everybody.
What is your current impression of Kate?
SH: I'm extremely disappointed in Kate for not taking advantage of the island as a blank slate. She continues to disregard laws, rules, and orders, specifically Jack's in this episode. I think that if for once, she listened to someone's advice that she might find it helpful.
OK: Ughh Kate. She is my least favorite. She just continues to make poor decisions and says WHOOPS! after she already caused a huge problem.
Based on what we have learned about Conservatism and Liberalism, define one of the characters as a believer of Conservatism and one of Liberalism.
SH: I believe that Locke can be considered a Liberal because of the trust he puts in individuals, like Charlie when helping him through his addiction. I think that Jack is a Conservative because he often acts as a leader for the group because he is not trusting of individuals.
OK: I think Ana Lucia would've been a conservative because she doesn't trust individuals and doesn't like to take risks in leadership. I think Charlie would've been a liberal because he seems to be somebody who would've supported government intervention and has more trust in groups.
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