In the morning, the brothers are shown wearing each other’s shorts from the night before.
They have literally swapped places.
Does this theory carry any weight?I think it does.Heres why.
Lochlan and Saxon Ratliff on ‘The White Lotus’ season three.
Lochlans clothing hints he attacks stealthily.
Saxon dresses just like his dad showing that he blindly follows in his fathers footsteps.
Alligators rely on stealth and camouflage, moving quietly through the water with just their eyes and nostrils visible.
This symbolism is reinforced in the shows opening credits, which show an alligator stealthily attacking a white bird.
It also curious how a reptile breaks into Belindas room in Episode 5.
The Full Moon Party episode emphasizes role reversal.
Lochlan and Saxon.
So far this season, the show has implied Lochlan has incestuous feelings toward his older brother.
Saxon wakes and is deeply disturbed by the events of the night.
Saxon previously admitted to hooking up with drunk girls while he stayed mostly sober.
Both brothers dress just like their dad in blue shirts at the start of the season.
In this episode, the previously aggressive brother becomes passive, while the passive one takes control.
Earlier that night, Lochlan also warned Saxon directly, One day, Im going to take you down.
We cant forget Lochlan peer-pressured Saxon into taking the drugs at the start.
Lochlan’s style changes, but Saxon’s remains the same.
In the morning, the brothers are shown wearing each others shorts from the night before.
They have literally swapped places.
Lochlan is also referred to as the magician.
Chloe repeatedly calls Lochlan the little magician.
In Tarot, the Magician represents someone who is powerful enough to realize their desires.
This nickname underscores how the nights events align perfectly with what benefits Lochlan.
Lochlan and Saxon kiss.
The Magician card symbolizes manifesting plans from thought into action exactly how Lochlan orchestrates the evening.
Of course, this is just a fan theory.
Well have to see how Mike White continues this storyline through the remaining two episodes of the season.
Is Lochlan spitting out the drugs?
Lochlan warns Saxon.
