Danielle Rousseau

[Lothiriel of Rohan]

Since the original poster saw fit to delete all the info, here's what you can find via imdb.com ([b]disclaimer</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->: a lot of imdb's info is fan submitted - we cannot vouch for its accuracy):

MiniBiography:
"A leading actress of theatre, film and TV in the former Yugoslavia, Mira Furlan emigrated to the US with her husband Goran Gajic in November 1991, due to the intolerable political circumstances in her homeland. Ms. Furlan starred in the Warner Brothers TV-series Babylon 5 as Ambassador Delenn (Sci-Fi Universe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Genre TV-series 1996 and 1997).
"Her other American credits include the TV-movie My Antonia directed by J. Sargent, the title roles in Sophocles Antigone at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Los Angeles (Dramalogue Theatre Award for Outstanding Performance in 1995) and Lorca's Yerma at The Indiana Repertory Theatre. She also appeared in Brecht's Baal at The Second Stage in Los Angeles and Shaw's Don Juan In Hell in which she co-starred with Ed Asner and Rene Auberjonois. Ms. Furlan is a member of The Actor's Studio.
"Ms. Furlan's film credits include leading roles in over 25 films. She co-starred in Emir Kusturica's Cannes award-winning and Oscar-nominated film When Father Was Away On Business. Films include: Three For Happiness, (Grand Prix, Valencia Film Festival), Beauty Of Vice, In The Jaws Of Life, The Loves Of Blanka Kolak, Dear Video etc. In addition, Ms Furlan has appeared regularly on Yugoslav Television, playing leading roles in numerous series and TV-films. She has received all the highest awards in her former country, both for her stage and film work, including two Golden Arenas (Yugoslav Oscars) for Best Actress.
"In the former Yugoslavia Mira was a member of the Croatian National Theatre and a frequent guest star at major theatres in the whole country. Favorite roles include: Natalya in A Month In The Country Mrs Elliot in Alpha-Beta, Celimene in The Misanthrope, Judith in The Devil's Disciple, Annabella in Tis Pity She's A Whore, the title role in Euripides' Helen, Lea in Dybbuk, Isabelle in Corneille's L'Illusion Comique, Yvette in Mother Courage, Natasha in Three Sisters and Ophelia in Jiri Menzel's production of Hamlet"

Personal Quotes:
"Babylon 5 is definitely not a fantasy. It is a show that constantly refers to sociological, political, and psychological facts of our present life, and it is that which makes it so valuable, I think."
"Ambassador Delenn is an extraordinary character. She combines so many different traits. She's tough, but vulnerable... She's strong, but feminine... She's a pacifist, but can be militaristic... She has depth and spirituality, but can be funny and light at times... So yes, I think she's a great role model - not only for women - but for everyone."
"In those moments when I entered the stage, trembling with stage fright and excitement, under those spotlights, I felt that I'd found the one thing that I wanted to do in my life. Nothing could match that flow of adrenaline."

[Cyndi H]

My favorite role for her was Ambassador D'Linn on Babylon 5--used to be one of my favorite shows. Remember her? She ended up in a relationship with the main character played by Bruce Boxleitner.

[chrisberni]

Oh yes, I remember Delenn. In fact I'm just going through the B5 Season 5 DVDs. I didn't really follow the series originally, but caught the B5 bug later and have been catching up with the DVDs now.

Danielle Rousseau seems a very intrigueing character, I hope we'll see more of her soon.

[MagiclBlingBling]

OMGosh! It's the same lady! Whoa!
Whoa!
I'm kind of slow, sorry, but...wow! I used to really like B5 too! ....
Whoa!
weird......
:rolleyes

[Ironmanjohn]

When I first saw her a few weeks ago when Sayid stumbled
into her compound she look familar but I could place her.
Then last night she was there again it was bugging me all day
until I found this site and got my question answered. Delin from Babalon 5.

[tlsmith1963]

I'm a big Babylon 5 fan, & *two* cast members from Lost were involved with B5--Mira Furlan (Delenn) & Daniel Dae Kim. Actually, Kim was on the B5 spinoff Crusade. I only started watching Lost in the last few weeks, & it's mostly because I heard that B5 people were in it.:D

Tammy

[imamiamigurl]

SPOILER LINK INCLUDED - no spoiler in my text below, though.


Pretty interesting stuff I found while surfing ABC LOST FORUMS (http://forums.go.com/abc/thread?start=0&threadID=369786) about Danielle Rousseau. ***COULD BE A SPOILER*** This person found this information about Danielle HERE. (http://www.livejournal.com/users/the_french_lady/3263.html)

What do you guys think?

[ThatHippieKid]

I've never seen her in anything else. I'd like to though :)

[scottq74]

Is it just me or does Rousseau often have a lustful look in her eyes when looking at men (especially Sayid and Locke so far)? If so, I think it's great acting on her part... she has gone without for sixteen years, after all.

[Hodgepodge]

scottq74 asks:Is it just me or does Rousseau often have a lustful look in her eyes when looking at men (especially Sayid and Locke so far)? If so, I think it's great acting on her part... she has gone without for sixteen years, after all.Scottq74, always thinking around the groin area!

[tlsmith1963]

You can see Mira Furlan (Danielle) in Babylon 5, which is out on DVD. Great show--highly recommended.:D

Tammy

[CrazyLostGirl]

I think she's an awesome actress. Whenever she talks, her lines are always really powerful and dramatic - it could be because of her character and the way she was written, but I think her talent adds to it.

[Ack42]

Did anyone notice that Mira Furlan's name was listed as a regular on the last episode?

[ThatHippieKid]

Really? No, I didn't notice that... let's hope she becomes a regular!! =D

[Chance Gardener]

pretty sure it was as part of the guest appearing actors section.

[cjsnnck]

shes one of my fave characters, so many things i wanna know about her, and shes so mysterious. i definatley hope she becomes a main character!!

[Chokmah62]

It is on Danielle's Maps (http://www.lostlinks1.net/maps.htm)

Look for "Wreck".

[LoStMyMiNd]

It could be that she has some sort of mental illness from being alone for so long.As nothing ever is the way it appears in this show, I think there maybe a different story behind her killing her crew, or there could have been a mental illness instead of a physical one.

But then, Desmond asked if anyone was sick so that makes me wonder what kind of sickness is he and Danielle referring to

[the Chameleon]

It could be that she has some sort of mental illness from being alone for so long.

Getting answers from Danielle is like pulling teeth.
For the most part, she speaks in short, cryptic sentences.
Also, she exhibits what is known as "poverty of thought." The latter is a symptom of mental decline.

Here are a few examples :

(1) Refers to Alex as her child, but never mentions gender until much later.
(2) Informs Jack & company there is dynamite at the Black Rock, but never gives any indication that it's really a ship.
(3) When asked (by Sayid) if there are other people on the island, she responds with: "They whisper....."
(4) She informs Sayid about an unknown "sickness," but doesn't volunteer any details or further information.

Obviously, her mental status is questionable.
Nevertheless, I don't think we should disregard everything she says.

[Hodgepodge]

Lurkeeloo, let me welcome you to Lost-TV. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the community. Make sure to read the Welcome forum, it's easy to get lost. Now to your post.


lurkeeloo asks:We have seen the fuselage, the cockpit, and the Black Rock - any mention of what happened to Danielle's boat that she arrived on?...This dialog is from the episode Solitary. "Our vessel was 3 days out of Tahiti when our instruments malfunctioned. It was night, a storm, the sounds. The ship slammed into rocks, ran aground, the hull breached beyond repair..."

I hope this answers your question? And again, welcome!

[cinderellabop]

Moving to Redshirts forum.

[musical geek]

Danielle has mentioned before that her boat had crashed against the rocks on the island, therefore, destroying her boat. Glad to help!

Lost-TV Forum Pirate Crew Member! ARRR!

[f815g23]

Why does everyone dislike Rousseau so much? Have some sympathy for her, man! She's been alone on the island for quite some time and severe isolation DOES induce mental problems, it's a known fact.

Anywhoot... I really like her and not just 'cause she's pretty. I like her rough n' tumble style. She's not like most women and I like that. Shoot... if I were there, I'd stay with her cuz she, like, KNOWS the island and I wouldn't feel safe without her! Screw the fact she's nuts... 'cause I am too! Maybe a little company and her batts would leave the belfry!

BTW: I'm a chick, so don't think anything I would not think!

[Hodgepodge]

Ff815g23, let me welcome you to Lost-TV. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the community. Make sure to read the Welcome forum, it's easy to get lost. Now to your post.

I feel sorry for Danielle as well. Although, I hate the idea she kidnapped Aaron, I know she did it for a good reason. Loosing a child will make you do crazy things.

[ForgottenIsland]

She was on the beach at the end of the show last year. I hope she at least gets a flashback episode this year. Will she run into Desmond on the island? Will she ever learn about the hatch?

[ThatHippieKid]

Well... she sorta disapeared into the jungle after Charlie and Sayid took Turniphead back... so who knows where she is?

I just hope we see her again. I like Crazy French Chick ^^

[cinderellabop]

She got moved to the Redshirts Forum. ;)

[Chinamom]

I'm curious about this too...the last we saw of her she was in great distress after handing over Aaron to Sayid. Charlie was telling her "You're pathetic!" and I actually felt sorry for her. At that time, I expected Sayid to try to convince her to return to the caves with them.

I thought it was a huge gaffe to leave Danielle hanging like that.

[Brian]

I thought it was a huge gaffe to leave Danielle hanging like that.
After what she did? Really? I mean, you know, she only kidnapped Aaron and ran off to some secluded part of the island and had to be tracked down by Charlie of all people. She's probably hiding her head in embarrassment! :)

Seriously though, I'm honestly looking forward to when we're going to see her reappear. Timing is everything with LOST and that's probably going to play a role IMO.

[Max Power 79]

I think she went for a swim.

[Chinamom]

LOL Leuthen! Charlie the Tracker!

I just figured Sayid would want to tie her up (or at least have someone in charge of her) at that point...as far as we know, he just let her go, right?

[ICO]

Im kinda hoping she returns too.

Rosseau is probably the best charecter we know nothing about

[Lotko]

I am french myself and I wonder why Danielle Rousseau speaks in such a weird way. The radio message is ok (Shannon translates most of it wrong but that's another problem) , but whenever Danielle speaks french, in other episodes, she has a weird accent and pronounces some words wrong. "Le territoire fonce" ? That doesn't mean anything. She should say "Le Territoire Foncé" and, still no french speaking person would spontaneously use those words. I wonder how Jack understands what she says then. Did the writers just think "Oh, who cares, nobody will understand anyway" or does it mean something? Is Danielle the one she says she is? Is she the one who recorded the radio message?

[Hodgepodge]

Lotko, let me welcome you to Lost-TV. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the community. Make sure to read the Welcome forum, it's easy to get lost. Now to your post.


I am french myself and I wonder why Danielle Rousseau speaks in such a weird way. The radio message is ok (Shannon translates most of it wrong but that's another problem) , but whenever Danielle speaks french, in other episodes, she has a weird accent and pronounces some words wrong. "Le territoire fonce" ? That doesn't mean anything. She should say "Le Territoire Foncé" and, still no french speaking person would spontaneously use those words. I wonder how Jack understands what she says then. Did the writers just think "Oh, who cares, nobody will understand anyway" or does it mean something? Is Danielle the one she says she is? Is she the one who recorded the radio message?We've had this very complaint since the series started. Believe me, you're not the only one whose noticed. But I always come back with, is the actress French? As a matter of fact, Mira Furlan is Croatian. That's in former Yugoslavia.

Maybe TPTB didn't think it was that important when the series started, to get every nuance correct. Remember, they had know idea Lost would be such a hit, and that every word and scene would be disected.

[Cranky]

I think that it'd be interesting for Danielle to have an entire episode, not just a flashback episode. It could be done the same way ‘The Other 48 Days’ was done. They could have her pregnant on the boat with her crew when they first hear the numbers on the radio, then them crashing on the island, them encountering the whispers and monster, them going to The Black Rock and include something about the sickness. The could show Danielle having her baby and then have the others come steal it, have Danielle kill her crew and in the last few minutes show her with Sayid for the first time, finally explain what she was doing with Claire when Claire was kidnapped by Ethan, show Hurley finding her, show her stealing Aaron, and Charlie getting Aaron back, and then finally, her coming up to the survivors (once again) at the end of the episode for whatever reason. An episode like that might explain a lot.

[Hodgepodge]

Cranky, I could see a Danielle-centric episode. I'm not sure if TPTB have ever stated, the flashbacks/backstories are just for the survivors of flight 815? But knowing how they do things, if we did get an episode dealing with her past, we definitely wouldn't get all of those answers. It would probably just bring about more questions.

[keithc1234]

she has shaving her head and is currently fighting aliens, oh wait wrong girl. She has probally went searching for her daughter

[Kev]

Claire recognized scrates on Danielle's arm. What's up with that? Did she help Claire escape from Ethan?

Claire took the baby because she heard voices saying they were going to take the boy. Was she confused and the boy to be taken was WALT?

[Stryker]

Search, and you will find.

[feigenbaum]

I really hope Danielle finds out what hapened to Alex soon.It might make her more stable.

[Hodgepodge]

Kev, let me welcome you to Lost-TV. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the community. Make sure to read the Welcome forum, and utilize the Search tool. They'll both make your stay fruitful. Now to your post


Claire recognized scrates on Danielle's arm. What's up with that? Did she help Claire escape from Ethan?

Claire took the baby because she heard voices saying they were going to take the boy. Was she confused and the boy to be taken was WALT?That's the assumption the majority of us came up with. Although, some feel she may've helped Ethan kidnap Claire.

Again, you're thinking along the lines a lot of us took. Some do think she set the fire that produced the "black smoke", so she could kidnap Aaron, and try and trade him for her own daughter Alex.

[DanielleIsSexy]

Why does everyone dislike Rousseau so much? Have some sympathy for her, man! Anywhoot... I really like her and not just 'cause she's pretty. I like her rough n' tumble style. She's not like most women and I like that. BTW: I'm a chick, so don't think anything I would not think!

I too like Danielle. I take serious objection at the postings I saw on this forum which included her as an exception to the "all the chicks on Lost are Sexy" rule (hence my login name).

BTW: I'm a 53 year old widower and she's (Mira Furlan) around 50. Pretty good shape for my generation!

[Hodgepodge]

DanielleIsSexy, let me welcome you to LostTV. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the community. Make sure to read the Welcome forum, it's easy to get lost. Now to your post,


I too like Danielle. I take serious objection at the postings I saw on this forum which included her as an exception to the "all the chicks on Lost are Sexy" rule (hence my login name).

BTW: I'm a 53 year old widower and she's (Mira Furlan) around 50. Pretty good shape for my generation!I remember her from that other series. But you have to admit DanielleIsSexy, her elevator doesn't go all the way to the top.

Ang again, welcome!

[sirovican]

I don't know if this has been posted or not but I just had a random idea come to mind and I decided to post it.

It would be really cool if they would make an episode devoted entirely to Danielle's story of how she got onto the island, how the others took alex from her, and how she murdered her entire science team when the disease spread to them. It could be done in the same style as the other 48 days. I don't know it just seemed like a cool idea to me.

Oh yeah and also it be sweet if Desmond came back and they had his flashback on how he got onto the island. Just a thought...

[zerokarma]

They will probably show a Desmond flashback at some point, he's popular and they left it open with his character so we'll probably seem more of him in the near future.

[Hodgepodge]

Sirovican and Zrokarma let me welcome you both to Lost-TV. I'm sure you're going to enjoy the community. Make sure to read the Welcome forum, it's easy to get lost. Now to your post.


I don't know if this has been posted or not but I just had a random idea come to mind and I decided to post it.

It would be really cool if they would make an episode devoted entirely to Danielle's story of how she got onto the island, how the others took alex from her, and how she murdered her entire science team when the disease spread to them. It could be done in the same style as the other 48 days. I don't know it just seemed like a cool idea to me.

Oh yeah and also it be sweet if Desmond came back and they had his flashback on how he got onto the island. Just a thought...There's a couple of threads asking that very thing. We've been told by TPTB, that we'll be seeing Danielle something this season. So, maybe they've already decided.

And again, welcome!

[Celtic Ceilidh]

I'm interested in learning more about Danielle's backstory. I wonder how she's avoided encounters with the Others for all those years. The 815s have had dealings with them already and they've been on the island for less than 2 months. Did the Others choose to leave her alone or have they been unable to capture her?

[Hodgepodge]

I'm interested in learning more about Danielle's backstory. I wonder how she's avoided encounters with the Others for all those years. The 815s have had dealings with them already and they've been on the island for less than 2 months. Did the Others choose to leave her alone or have they been unable to capture her?I think it's the former CC! Remember when Capt. Gordon told the posse, "Don't worry about Michael. He's not going to find us." Also, remember when Michael went searching for Walt while with the Tailies. He was out there screaming at the top of his lungs. You know they heard him, but did nothing. It's like they have no fear of an individual, but forming a posse gets their attention.

[azteclady]

But, Hodge, there's a huge difference between Michael's and Danielle's behaviour: Michael screams Waaaaaaaaaaaalt at the top of his lungs everywhere he goes, while Danielle remains utterly aware of her surroundings and the potential threats hidden therein. For me, it's much more likely that Danielle has indeed managed to avoid detection, or at the very least capture.

[lostmio]

That's always a good thing, and she always deserves her own thread.
I love that woman...

Imo, the most attractive thing about Sayid is that Danielle trusts him. It falls just to the right side of cute and cuddly how she went to Sayid after she's trapped the other. Reminds me of my cat that delivers the feathers of a song bird to my front door. After 16 lonely years on the island, she's able to trust Sayid. There's something so innocent and pure about that, it almost breaks my heart. Sayid senses it too and handles it delicately, sends Ana away with instructions not to tell anyone. He fully understands his and Danielle's delicate relationship.

The bow-and-arrow thing rocked! If she had wanted to kill the other, the other would be dead.

[*Saint*]

I agree!!!!

Though, I knew she would be back tonight. Darn spoilers! My own fault for checking them though!

I love the intrigue associated with her character. There is so much to learn from her...

Danielle bonded with Sayid during Season 1. She trusts him. I don't think you could say that with any of the other Losties. But didn't you find it odd that she had mentioned never "seeing" the others ("only their whispers") and now she knows that Henry is "an other??" Bewildering.


She'll be back next week!!!!!! I can't wait!!!


:Cowdance: :Cowdance: :Cowdance:

[lostmio]

Danielle bonded with Sayid during Season 1. She trusts him.

Trust is a rare commodity on the island, and Danielle does not give it easily.
Her trust in Sayid is justified and touching. Whom else has she trusted in the past 16 years? Even better, Sayid seems to understand and respect her trust in him.That is why he sent Ana away, he knows that no one else would ever understand the trust they have in each other.
It's the purest reciprocal relationship on the island.
I love these two.

[*Saint*]

I love these two.

I have to agree. As an actor myself, I enjoy watching what is not said between the two characters. There is a mutual respect and understanding between them.

Ana Lucia wouldn't understand because she would jump to conclusions regarding Danielle. She wouldn't respect her judgements or her stories; AL has her own ideas about the island and they don't coincide with anything Danielle knows.

Naveen Andrews is a remarkable actor. He emotes so beautifully. Even as a torturer, you feel for him. You understand his contemplations, his complexities, his vulnerabilities. It's really inspiring (as an actor, I mean.) There is such depth to his character that..well...I can't even articulate it correctly tonight. But I think you know what I mean! :p

[DuchsLove]

Naveen Andrews is a remarkable actor.....

He's also remarkably easy on the eyes.

[*Saint*]

He's also remarkably easy on the eyes.

Oh, darlin, you got that right!

He has a mysterious amount of sex appeal.

Get me and Matthew Fox in the same room and I'd be a happy gal. :makeout:

[Moondogger]

I think Sayid is gonna "hit that".

[clayseason1]

But didn't you find it odd that she had mentioned never "seeing" the others ("only their whispers") and now she knows that Henry is "an other??" Bewildering.
She also talked about the sickness and cautioned Sayid to watch his fellow survivors "closely".
I think the sickness is becoming an "other" and I think Danielle knows how to tell when someone is an "other". I think she killed her crew because they became sick or became "others".

[sawyerhasbestlines]

Interesting, Clayseason.

Lostmio, what is also nice, is now Sayid will trust Danielle.

Sayid just burried Shannon and knows what it's like to bury your partner. That's when he knew that Gale is a balloon full of hot air. But it's also the proof that he can trust Danielle and her judgement.

(shipper tangent) Watching Danielle with the bow, two steps ahead of Sayid is the kind of gal that can equal Sayid, not judge him for his past. If these two ever couple up, wow what a power duo. What I like about the two of them, is they "feel" so much.... unlike Sawyer with the frog.

[Hodgepodge]

I just posted in another thread, how I believed Henry Gale's story. He was traveling in a hot-air ballon when he and his wife ended up on Craphole island.

If we are to believe Danielle, our survivors and this guy, are the only people she's seen in 16 years. We've all wondered how the "Others" have managed to stay hidden from her. Only showing themselves in the form of whispers.

But this does bring up a question! And some of you have hit on it. How is Danielle so sure Henry was an "Other"? Yet, she believed Sayid (eventually), when he said he wasn't? I see no difference in either one of the men wanting to be released from her trap/electric bed.

[keithc1234]

like the torture gang, Dannielle being the bad cop and sayid being the good cop who flipps if you don't remember how many shovels it took to berry your partner

[9mile monster]

I saw that Danielle bonded with Hurley right away. Maybe they don't show much about them, but in Numbers, Hurley finally got some validation when Danielle agreed that the numbers are cursed. Then Hurley huged her. Then Hurley got what he came for, the batteries, no torture, no long discussion.

[Peter Brichs]

She believed Sayid because he was able to show compassion, as far as I remember*. You know, when he listened to her, repaired her music-box etc.


*or was that just someone's theory? Now i'm getting all confused...

[LostHorizon]

We learned more about Danielle Rousseau's role regarding Claire's dissaperance in the Last new episode , "Maternity Leave " - It seems that she is shown to be a little more complex than her usual "Crazy French Chick " Role....

[Brian]

We learned more about Danielle Rousseau's role regarding Claire's dissaperance in the Last new episode , "Maternity Leave " - It seems that she is shown to be a little more complex than her usual "Crazy French Chick " Role....
It was nice to finally find out more about her, and the role she had in Claires recovery, that's for sure. I think knowing she was helping Claire killed a lot of theories about her and Ethan working together, or even her and Ethan having the same motives.

However, like SBSSG, she'll always be the "Crazy French Chick" and even I'm not convinced she's totally stable. Not that we'd expect her to be, but there's still something about her that doesn't quite "feel" right. I can't put my finger on it.....hopefully future epi's will help provide more answers.

[Hodgepodge]

We learned more about Danielle Rousseau's role regarding Claire's dissaperance in the Last new episode , "Maternity Leave " - It seems that she is shown to be a little more complex than her usual "Crazy French Chick " Role....Hey LostHorizon! Where have you been hanging out?

How do you play out that last scene of Maternity Leave! Where Claire is trying to get the posse's attention, and Danielle uses the butt of her rifle as a sedative?

[The artist formerly known]

I believe that Danielle was intentionally left out of the episode but I believe we will find that through flashbacks that Sayid enlisted her and she is part of the back up plan or the look between KAte and Jack.

[Shardyk]

There's no telling. I think we will run into to her sometime next season... I hope she even gets a flashback. But that wouldn't make her as mysterious.

[PsychoFish]

on the actual evelopement of LOST i don't see danielle coming back in a serious way.

it's getting more technical and more science fiction then the old adventure from season 1 ... danielle doesn't fit in there...

[Shifty]

if she was why wouldnt she go all guns blazing after Alex!

[djeneba]

really, i think Danielle Rousseau is an important key to how all this plays out:

we know about five groups on the island (bear with me while i think this out)-

1. the Losties

2. the Tailies

3. the Dharma Initiative (the folks who made the Orientation/Namaste tapes, the folks who seem to continue to drop food from the outside world, Kelvin - the former soldier, and Roskowski, who allegedly committed suicide)

4. the Others/Hostiles - who may or may not have at one time been part of the DI

5. Rousseau's team - which also may or may not have at one time been part of the DI or the Others/Hostiles, but we at least know that they took her daughter, Alex

then, we also know that there were individuals who came to the island

1. the real Henry Gale (who may or may not have been part of DI, the Hostiles/Others, and/or Rousseau's team)

2. Desmond (who eventually ends up with DI, but probably has some kind of link to the other groups that will be revealed)

3. the Black Rock ship - a long long time ago - which may or may not have soemthign to do with all of the other groups.

Now, Danielle - living alone quite competently on the island for at least a good number of years seems to have more info than any other individual person we have met so far about all these groups and individuals -

so i suspect that she will return.

[Hodgepodge]

I'm going to merge this thread with the Danielle Rousseau thread in the Redshirts and Recurring Characters forum. Please continue the discussion there.

[snakey]

she captures Fenry and then is not seen again, I hope she at least comes around to find out what the big blast and light were and to tell us wtf the foot is.

[JeepJeep]

Getting answers from Danielle is like pulling teeth.
For the most part, she speaks in short, cryptic sentences.
Also, she exhibits what is known as "poverty of thought." The latter is a symptom of mental decline.

Here are a few examples :

(1) Refers to Alex as her child, but never mentions gender until much later.
(2) Informs Jack & company there is dynamite at the Black Rock, but never gives any indication that it's really a ship.
(3) When asked (by Sayid) if there are other people on the island, she responds with: "They whisper....."
(4) She informs Sayid about an unknown "sickness," but doesn't volunteer any details or further information.

Obviously, her mental status is questionable.
Nevertheless, I don't think we should disregard everything she says.

Good observation. "Poverty of thought", or speech is one of her characteristics. It's very hard to deal with a person who's unable to speak in a lucid manner, so the losties' reluctance to press her for clarification is understandable. That and the compassion for her, if her story is true, should elicit.

This is one of the signs of schizophrenia. Other symptoms that indicate the condition are; delusions, auditory hallucinations, suppressed emotions, lack of motivation, social disfunction and others.

She has this problem and her anti-social behavior, but if the whispers and recollection of her stolen child are in fact real and not of her own making, I would'nt label her schizophrenic. She's definitely not psychotic or bipolar either, so I'd chalk up her symptoms to trauma and isolation. I'm not a shrink but I've studied this stuff and seen it first hand. I think we can take Danielle for her word.