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Theory	Citations	Notes
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. + That doesn't mean that they haven't jumped to the correct conclusion.
West is the son of Adam Monroe.	None	- Adam said that he was locked up for the last 30 years. • Adam apparently slept with Elle at some point during his captivity. Although we don't know if anything came of it, it's a possibility... - Elle is fairly young herself. If she had a kid, it would be almost impossible for him/her to be West's age. - 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. • Clair and West could have been "switched at birth". This would make Clair, Adam's child and West, Nathan's. Not and unlikely incident for the company to pull off.
West will be killed by Sylar	None	+ It is known that Peter and Sylar thematically reflect each other and would further their similarities by having each constantly obtaining the others powers (as Peter obtained telekinesis like Sylar, so would Sylar obtain flight like Peter). - The writers have made no effort to enforce consistent powers between the two before. It's impossible, since Peter absorbs anything Sylar acquires just by being nearby. Unless Sylar kills every other powered person in the world... - Saying that Sylar would gain flight fom West is like saying that he would kill Nathan, and that would lead to a real connection between the two. + A fight in the air between Peter and Sylar would be awesome. And to do that, the writers would be more likely to sacrifice a minor character like West. + Especially since they already sacrificed Nathan. - thats a silly thing to say because since Nathan is probably killed west may take over as secondary character.