I got a little extra delight from this one. One of Ben's off island identities is Dean Moriarty. Dean is the protagonist, if there really is one, of my favorite book of all time, "On The Road" by Jack Kerouak. Dean isn't a famous philosopher or scientist, but his wanderlust is certainly a befitting parrallel to Ben's apparent globe trotting.
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i see this is from Zurich, Switzerland
Dean Moriarty was also the great grandson of Professor Moriarty(Sherlocke Holmes Nemeis). Prof Moriarty is considered one of the first villians in fiction. He is also portrayed in an episode of STAR TREK: called "Ship in a Bottle"
Dean Moriarty was considered a "holy con-man" in On the Road in the beginning but throughout the novel we see him in decline. Supposedly, Dean is based on Neal Cassady and his relationship with Jack Kerouac. Ben and a person considered a "holy con-man" who declines seems to fit what we might see from LOST this season.
It's your favorite book of all time but you spelled his name wrong. lol
Kerouac. Not Kerouak. Still much love.
Kerouac. Not Kerouak. Still much love.
Dean Moriarty = Ordinary mate
also, let's not forget that kerouac wrote "dharma bums" and "some of the dharma"
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