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John Locke

John Locke

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A mysterious survivor in the TV series Lost who believes in destiny
  • proper noun
: John Locke
  • Why does John Locke believe in the island's power?

Examples

  • John Locke is a complex character in the series Lost.

  • Conventions feature panels where actors discuss John Locke and other Lost characters with fans.

  • The John Locke on Lost becomes a central figure who champions faith over reason.

  • Fans debated whether John Locke's actions in the final season were driven by destiny.

  • In the series Lost, John Locke is portrayed as a complex character grappling with themes of destiny and belief.

  • Fans of Lost often debate the motivations behind John Locke's actions throughout the series.

  • John Locke's journey in Lost illustrates the struggles of faith-driven individuals in challenging circumstances.

Surface Forms

John Locke main

Morphology

John + Locke

This is a proper name referring to a specific fictional character, so knowing the constituent words 'John' and 'Locke' (common given name and surname) does not allow a learner to infer the character's identity or attributes. Proper names are arbitrary referents rather than compositional expressions, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

John Locke in the TV series Lost is named after the real philosopher to make viewers think about 'faith' versus 'reason'. Because the character often follows destiny and belief, his name becomes a simple way to remember the show's theme about belief and truth.