[s5e7] - The Life And Death Of Jeremy Bentham

: Critics at Interlost noted the heavy parallels between Locke and Jesus Christ—sent from a mystical place to convince non-believers, only to be killed and later "resurrected". Key Themes & Highlights

: The core conflict between Locke's unwavering faith and Jack’s stubborn refusal to return reaches a "heated" peak in their hospital interaction. [S5E7] The Life and Death of Jeremy Bentham

“It’s almost as if they gave this episode the wrong name... John is playing Jesus in every way in this episode.” interLOST · 17 years ago “Ben's murder of Locke made no sense to me.” Reddit · r/lost · 7 years ago : Critics at Interlost noted the heavy parallels

“For me the most heartbreaking episode of the whole series. Jon Locke was a goddamn hero.” Reddit · r/lost · 9 years ago John is playing Jesus in every way in this episode

: Reviewers from IMDb praise Michael Giacchino’s "understated and chilling" score, which underscores the loneliness and despair of Locke's journey. Community Perspectives

: Reviewers from UGO highlight the "breaking of Locke's spirit" as he faces rejection from everyone he visits, including Sayid, Walt, Kate, and Jack.