DREAM THEORY

A few fans theorized that the whole LOST epic was merely a "vivid" dream.

They based the notion of the dream premise because of the mash-up of drama, science fiction and fantasy story lines together with major continuity errors which could only be explained away as the random illogical convergence of dreams and nightmares. However, it is only a theory because there was no final reveal to the actual complete premise to the series.

But dream theorists can point to the most common dream events to support their position.

The LOST themes mirror common of dream states.

The analysis of dreams are important indicators of life circumstances and can help a person become a happier, more content individual. With the help of interpretations for one's most common dreams, they can better understand their  emotional needs and then effectively deal with them.

ROMANCE. There were many quirky love stories throughout the series. Jack and Sarah. Jack and Kate. Both ending badly in real life. Desmond and Penny, a fan favorite. Hurley and Libby. Sayid and Nadia (which must have been a dream if Sayid wound up with Shannon in the end.)

Psychologists believe that dreams of romance, love, or physical affection that bring positive feelings mean you are happy, content and well-adjusted in your life. However, if your dream leaves you feeling hurt or insecure, it may mirror your actual love life. Real life events such as shyness, a break up, rejection or insecurity in relationships  can influence how you dream, as well as your perception of love.

COLOR.  The series color palette was primary and dark. The blue seas seemed to have a calming effect when characters stared blankly out to the ocean. The smoke monster was a black mass of evil. Dharma color was a dull light brown.

People can dream in color or in black and white. (Black and white dreams were more common prior to the 1960s when color TV hit households).  Dreams that are especially colorful and bright usually have more significance.


Blue is calming and signifies liberation, while black is a dark omen, unless it occurs naturally at a funeral or if you have just experienced the loss of a friend or family member. Brown forecasts
an abundance of money, bright red suggests a hot temper you need to control, and deep red foretells good news. Gray represents the passing of time, and lavender or mauve signifies disappointment.

BEING CHASED. This probably was the most common action element on the island. The main characters were chased by the smoke monster, the Others, Widmore soldiers, and law enforcement. They ran after each other during missions or after fights.

Analysts state that if you have a dream that you are being chased by someone or something, you are most likely trying to escape a person or a situation in your real life. The source is anxiety. One may have unresolved anger issues that need to be resolved with a parent, friend, spouse, loved one, associate or boss. The concept of running away from one's real life responsibilities or obligations is a contributing factor to these dream anxieties.

PARALYSIS.  Many characters were frozen in fear.Eko, Locke, Juliet and Kate all stood in fear in front of a smoke monster attack. Nikki and Paulo died because of spider bite paralysis. Even Hurley froze at dealing with women he wanted to ask out on dates. Charlie was paralyzed by his drug addiction. Locke became paralyzed (figuratively and literally) by his father's betrayal.
Experts believe that ofall of the common dreams, paralysis  is one of the most dreaded. If one dreams that they cannot move or speak,  it is like one is stuck in dangerous quicksand - - - it is a panic situation.

Some psychologists interpret dreams of paralysis to simply be a result of your physical inability to move while you’re sleeping. According to this theory, when you try to run or scream for help in a dream, your body actually sends a signal to your brain, which of course, never reaches your legs or mouth. Another theory is the psychological interpretation that since many dreams involve running, walking and even talking,  paralysis can be a symptom of something deeper.

If you open your mouth in your dream and no sound comes out, you may be frustrated or feel like your opinions and concerns are not being heard in a real-life relationship. On the other hand, if you find that you’re unable to run in your dream, it may be a sign that you lack confidence and that you need to be more assertive in your life.

FALLING. The characters experienced the ultimate fall: the plane crash. Others also experienced falls, like Boone from the small airplane. In Locke's life, he fell through a window. In a less direct manner, we witnessed Ben fall from island power and Christian (and later Jack) fall from grace into an alcoholic.
 
Dreams involving a fall are another common theme governing your unconscious. Most falls symbolize fear or a lack of control and can forecast setbacks that are associated with those feelings.

The key to the "fall dream" interpretation lies in the distance of the fall. If you fall a long distance, the setbacks may be drastic, but a minor fall speaks of only temporary setbacks. And, good news—if you hit the ground while you’re falling, you won’t die. Your subconscious may be telling you that you need to deal with your fears or address a situation that is getting out of control.

FLYING. Again, all the characters experienced the sensation of flying on Flight 815. They were flying at high altitude when things went wrong.  A lucky few took off on the Ajira plane to conclude their time on the island.


Dreams of flying represent the dreamer’s ambition, but minor details like the height at which the dreamer flies can be important as well. In general, if you’re flying at a low to medium altitude, your goal(s) will be achieved easily and successfully. However, if you’re struggling to reach a higher altitude or to maintain your altitude, you may be aiming too high at the moment. In that case, you may want to try for a more reachable goal and then gradually increase your goals. In real life, sometimes it takes small incremental steps to get to the end destination.

NUDITY. There were many racy moments and hook-ups during the series. A few involved a female character being interrupted in a bath or pool by a potential love interest. There were also moments of aggressive passion like Sawyer and Kate in the cages.

Naked dreams usually signify an underlying fear of exposure or vulnerability. If you have recurring dreams where you are naked, your life circumstances might cause you to feel anxious or vulnerable about something important or a future decision. It could also represent something that you are ashamed of and don’t want anyone to find out about.  For example, you are starting a new job and feel inadequate or unprepared to deal with your assignments.

Under the dream theory, someone (whether we know them like Hurley or someone who was never introduced to us) is having a series of dreams that we see as a day to day episodes into the symbolic fears, anxieties, emotions, desires and problems of that individual. Some believe the best candidate for the dream maker is Hurley, since he was so critically tied to the Numbers which continually showed up in various representations and places throughout the series. As easy going as Hurley was on camera, he was full of superstition and worry.