Time in a bottle

So, same bottle that Mother gave Jacob a glass of wine from? Was it the wine that made Jacob "like" Mother, or was it her touch? And when MiB shatters said wine, is this just symbolic, or actually an act with consequences to the crazy Island rules?

I doubt we'll find out tonight, as I have a feeling the penultimate episode of Lost will focus on the Mirror universe. At least I hope so.

MiB has become much more sympathetic to me since the past episode - that was no doubt the writer's intent. But, I don't think that excuses anything, as this world seemingly demands we accept the consequences of acts we had no control over. For example, MIB was raised in a bubble on craphole Island, lied to, deceived, etc, all for simply wanting to leave. It's understandable. But it cannot excuse thousands of years of murder, can it?

This is not just a question for a fictional show. For example, say you have a person who was molested as a child. This person grows up in bad homes/foster homes, with bad influences, little money, etc. Would it be any surprise if this person grows up to be a criminal?


No, of course not - many criminals fit this very profile. And yet they are held responsible for any crimes they commit, and how could they not?


Thus, our tragedy - beholden to forces we have no control over yet accountable for whatever happens. Bum deal!