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Originally Posted by E Pluribus Unum
I agree, I don't think she stole Aaron; as you say we have no logical reason to presume this: she has no past experiences of kidnapping/nor is she particularly fond of children...
However, I don't really think Kate took Aaron with the idea that she would use Aaron to aid in her case. As, well, we know she did what she could to avoid using Aaron in her case.
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Hmm, I see where you're coming from..and she did hesitate in using Aaron for her case - but i think that she is conceited enough to intend to use Aaron yet not go through with it a year later when she has established a bond with the child. I think that initially (whenever Claire gave Aaron to her..or however Turnip head came into her possession) she was eager to use Aaron as the sympathy card - perhaps not explicitly, but in her heart..
Could be wrong, of course, but thats my reading of the character.
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It's possible, I suppose, that Kate originally thought that (use Aaron to improve her standing) but - after creating a bond with Aaron - decided not to use him in the case (he's never mentioned during the trial, from what I remember, and from what I know - which is rather limited - the jury is asked only to use information and evidence in court to make a decision...)
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Oh yes, I agree with that. I think it's possible that after creating a bond with the child, she had a change of mind. which, I suppose, deserves
some credit.
But check this - let's say that Claire did give Aaron to Kate and that Claire is still alive somewhere on "Crap-hole"...what does Kate's complete unwillingness to go back to the island say about her..? Is she unwilling to return because she knows that she will have to give Aaron (who is effectively her son at this stage) back to Claire..or is she so unwilling for another reason?
I guess the question is; should Kate do everything in her power to get Aaron back to his rightful mother?
Hmm...