Hi!
I have previously written
quite a long theory before regarding the importance of the poem «Tyger. Tyger.»
(theory 3845). William Blakes poems (including «Tyger, Tyger») is largely
sprung from his fascination and insights to greek mythology. Many
allegories and metafores are based upon the anient greek gods. (I forgot in my
elaborate theory regarding the poem to also mention the line; «did he smile his work to see?» Yes; RJ allways leaves a smile to whatch over his
finished work). This post continues from my original one.
Seven heavenly bodies (planets) are in ancient alchymy associated with seven
metals and seven gods. The ancient astrologers also believed that the seven
heavenly bodies influenced human personality; earth, moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun,
Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. The ancients believed these seven «planets» ruled
over their own certain metal (see under); alchemic planetary symbols represents
spirit, mind and material.
Pre-Roman cultures believed each planet is associated with one god or goddess,
and each god have their own influence over elements and humans. (Heller also
knows roman history and greek mythology (created for instance the series
Rome)). This is also consistent with the already existing theory regarding III
15 Mars (He is mar); the death date of Julius ceasar. I still believe my
original idea about the writing on the wall; but this could be a hidden message
or a fun detail from the creators.
Many ideas and consepts of The Mentalist is orbited around the mystical and
supernatural. Psycics, tarot cards, hot and cold readings, tea, butterflies,
tigers, magic, fairytale connections (like «devil`s cherry) card tricks, coin
tricks, different beliefs, cults, religion, whitches and astrology to name a
few. All the visits to Janes previous carny life, Lorelais death scenario, Sean
Barlow, Visualize, Kristina Fry, Ellis Mars, etc.
The list of suspects have seven names like the heavenly bodies. One we can
assume is RJ: Mars - who is associated with iron. Perhaps the total seven
suspect are in fact the other heavenly bodies; metaforically speaking. I do not
believe they are all connected to RJ, but is perhaps more like a fun fact for
the writers:
Heavenly body
Metal
Suspect on the list
Mars (the red planet) Iron (Ferrum).
Known as Tagliaferro.
Red John
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety Considered the «bad planet», God of war; his
influendes could be put to bad use by humans. Military strenght. Martial
influence that can be used for cruelty and lawlessness, or taken aright as
noble knights - the choice. Suffering
will make them strong as iron.
Diciplin, order, rhythm. Vegetation diety; trees and forests; agricultaural
guardian (fits with my earlier theory).
Heavenly
body
Metal
Suspect on the list
Mercury (Mercurius) Mercury
(Hydrargyrum) ??
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety
Swiftness, rapid, travel, messanger and speech, eloquence (poetry), language
and learning, divide and reunite. God of luck, trickory, thieves, commercial
succsess and abundance. Guide of souls in the underworld. Holds a caduceus in
his left hand.
Heavenly body
Metal
Suspect on the list
Moon (Luna) Silver
(Argentum)
??
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety Envy, confusion, lunacy, travel, wandering,
wateriness, inconstancy, doubt, alteration.
Heavenly body
Metal
Suspect on the list
Venus Copper (Cuprum)
??
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety Beauty, femininity, fertility, warrior, laugther,
creativity, vitality. Passion.
Heavenly body
Metal Suspect
on the list
Jupiter
Tin (Stannum)
??
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety God of sky and thunder. Symbol or guaranator of res
publica (public affair, commonwealth). Hunting. Suggested a genious. Peace,
leisure, serene, enthroned, festive, tranquil, magnanimous, sacred animal is an
eagle. Banners and blazing trumpets. Governs higher education, religion, the
law and justice, urge for freedom and exploration, humanitarian and protecting
role, gambling and marrymaking.
Heavenly body
Metal
Suspect on the list
Saturn
Lead (Plumbum)
??
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety The worst planet whose influence could most easily go
bad. Liable for sickness, old age, melancoly and death. God of time,
generation, agriculture, plenty, liberation.
Heavenly body
Metal Suspect
on the list
Sun (Sol (Apollo))
Gold (Aurum)
??
Associated God/personality/qualities/diety Eye
to see all, illuminate the human mind; making people wise and free, burns away
greed and profit, generosity. Music. Athlete.
I am not saying that the suspects are gods (!), but rather a curiosity. And I`m
not saying that the list is a league of diciples with RJ as the head master (or
is in fact one of the others the master?); but it seems intriguing.
But I do believe there is no coincidence that exactely these 7 suspects are
left on the list; I truly disagree with those who think the creators are just
plotting and improvising along the shows path. Or else all the known diciples
wouldn`t have announced from an early stage that we will be blown away when we learn the true meaning of RJs efforts, plans
and ideologies. There is a deeper meaning.
I have left the other suspect suggestion boxes open; there are many of the
suspects we don`t know that much about. Recap of the seven: Kirkland, Haffner,
McAllister, Smith, Bertram, Partridge and Stiles.
I think Stiles could fit several gods/planets; like the sun - the logo of
Visualize is an eye within a sun. Mercury also would fit him nicely; messanger,
eloquent, traveler (we know he travels), well spoken, etc. Haffner could also
fit the sun; the eye that sees all. He is an expert on surveillence. Maybe the
most feminine and handsome character is Partridge; Venus? The moon could
be Smith; he`s ill tempered and unpredictable. Jupiter is the god of
Public affairs, hunting, the law, gambling and banners and trumpets;
Bertram cares greatly about the public oppinion/the press and plays poker.
These are just my suggestions...
Thanks for reading:-)
