How does Lost appeal to it's audience? - Polar Bear scene.

The scene with the Polar Bear is a great example in how it is constructed to appeal to it's audience. Initially the scene begins with a shot of the group moving towards higher ground. The camera pans slowly above looking down upon them allowing the audience to see how small they are juxtaposed with the island. This creates entertainment from the Uses and Gratifications theory as it gives continuous little enigmas, which question the audience as to where they are, and whether they'll find help. A sense of panic is firstly constructed through the frustration of Sayid and Sawyer. The sudden change to non-diegetic music at this point begins to make the scene very tense and gives connotations of horror. Also during this point the viewing of the audience is very restricted and shallow focus is used to restrict viewing of the mise en scene. As what we eventually know to be the Polar Bear approaches a switch is made to a handheld camera giving a clear sense of realism and putting the audience right there in the moment. This again creates entertainment from the Uses and Gratifications theory but also a sense of personal identity is reinforced as the audience feels the same panic as the group do through the use of editing. The scene is typical of a passive audience, the 180 rule is used to not create confusion of the audience and it is quite clear at all points as to what is going on. The diegetic screams again refer to panic and also a further little enigma is used when Sawyer shoots down the bear. Earlier in the program the handcuffs suggested a criminal on the plane and this questions the audience as to thinking it was him. Finally towards the end of the scene a cliffhanger is used through forms of another enigma to attract the audience to return (After a TV commercial break). This create personal interaction as the viewers want to discuss with friends, post on blogs or social networking sites which gives the mainstream program it's large ranged demographic.