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Theory	Citations	Notes
West is working for Angela and/or the Company.	None	+ West's power is flight. Angela knows Claire would relate to a boy her age with her biological father's ability. + In Kindred, we see a scar on West's neck, like those of other evolved humans taken by the company; West could have made a deal to work for them, like Eden. - Taking orders from the Company would be too "robotic" for him. - West seems to be all too glad to work against the Company (and almost witnessed the death of the Company's leader) in Cautionary Tales.
West has multiple powers. Notably, enhanced hearing and reflexes in addition to flight.	None	+ Reflexes: He was able to brake on split second notice when Claire stepped in front of his car. - It does not take superhuman abilities to quickly step on the brakes. Also, it isn't hard to notice a person who is front of you. + Hearing: When Claire cried out after breaking her leg in the first episode, he appeared almost immediately, as if he has heard her and came to help. - West has been "stalking" Claire a lot, so it isn't unusual that West appears after Claire jumps. - Only empaths and Sylar have been shown to use more than one power.
Nathan Petrelli is the biological father of West.	The parallel between their two powers is noted by Bennet. (Cautionary Tales)	+ They both have the power of flight. • Most other parents and children do not share powers (Meredith, Nathan, and Claire; D.L., Niki, and Micah), though some do (Matt and Maury). - It is unlikely that West and Claire would be written in kissing each other if they were siblings. + However, in Star Wars, Luke and Leia kiss twice even though they later find out they are brother and sister, so some precedent would exist.
West is a sociopath and possible solipsist.	He displays many characteristics of a sociopath. (Flying Blind)	+ He refers to himself as a breed apart from humanity. While others with abilities try to retain their humanity, characters like West and Sylar revel in their separateness and superiority. + His observations on the two types of humans (robots and aliens) are snide. West probably doesn't have much love for humans. His disgust does not originate from injustice (like being picked on), but because he sees himself as superior.
West knew about Claire's powers before seeing her cut off her toe	West left a copy of Activating Evolution at Claire's house after seeing her cut off her toe. (Lizards)	+ If West were "stalking" Claire out of mere lust or romantic interest, he would have no reason to carry Activating Evolution with him. + West showed up almost immediately after Claire jumped off the "tower," injured herself, and regenerated (Four Months Later). He could have seen her power then.
West will become a villain	West uses his and Claire's powers to play a prank on Debbie and get her suspended (The Line).	+ West has shown he is willing to use his powers for petty and even harmful goals. This sets him apart from characters who use their powers for harmless or unselfish purposes. - The prank was on Debbie, a bully cheerleader who was drinking on school grounds while humiliating new cheerleaders; it was vengeful, but hardly crosses the line of justice. + In the episode commentary for The Line, the writers explain that West views his powers as making him separate from and above humanity (in the scene where he tells Claire that he doesn't really care what his parents think, because he can fly). + In the episode commentary for The Line, the writers describe Claire's participation in West's scheme as ultimately self-destructive for Claire. - This may have simply been referring to Claire's use of her power for frivolous/self-serving purposes (which exposes her to being tracked by the Company), rather than her involvement with West. - In an interview on G4 TV, when asked if West was a potential villain, Jack Coleman mentions that many fans are jumping to conclusions regarding West's character.
West is the son of Adam Monroe.	None	- Adam said that he was locked up for the last 30 years. - West shows disdain for his parents because he has powers, implying that his parents don't. + This only means his parents have no known powers. • This would be "inverse" power heredity compared to Claire. West would be the flying son of a regenerative man, while Claire would be the regenerative daughter of a flying man.
West is not at all sinister, but simply a poorly written/acted romantic interest for Claire.	West tries to be witty about Robots and Aliens (Four Months Later), West's "romantic" line after catching Claire is less than good (The Kindness of Strangers).	+ Tim Kring has commented on how he has seen more convincing romances. + The truth of this theory (the bad acting/writing) can be clearly seen in each episode. - Bad/good acting and writing are opinionated by nature. + West is listed as a supporting character. - There is to much mystery created around West to be just a supporting character so something must happen with him.