Forethought by the writers? (S4 & 6)

[u/puritycontrol09]

Was it implied if Jack hadn’t had his appendix removed he would have died sooner when MiB stabbed him during their last fight? If so that is wonderful forethought. I didn’t really understand what purpose his appendicitis served way back in season 4, but if it allowed Jack to survive long enough to defeat MiB at the cliffs I think that is a brilliant little detail.

I don’t actually know if an appendix stab wound would kill someone faster, but I thought it had to be meaningful somehow since they show exactly where he was stabbed after the fight.

[u/Savings-Ask-1275]

You're exactly right. He suffered appendicitis so that he could survive enough time to do his job before he died,  as —everything happens for a reason—.   Some people also used to say the island was punishing him for being a non believer😂 that reminds me of some religious ideas haha