who is jacob on lost supposed to be
Jacob (Lost) Being an unseen character for much of the series, Jacob is revealed to have been the agent responsible for the plane crash in response to a conflict with his nemesis and brother, The Man in Black. He has been the protector of the island for millennia and has been referred to as "the man in charge." In some of his appearances, Jacob has shown supernatural powers including immortality, healing, omniscience, and changing peoples' destiny to suit his goals. Due to these powers, he has had a considerable influence on the lives of several main characters including Jack Shephard, Kate Austen, John Locke, James "Sawyer" Ford and Hugo "Hurley" Reyes.