Every single woman, if she's not in her early teens and does have a taste, knows that men's sexuality consists of two things: brains and power. In combination these traits can neutralize any looks and any age, making them completely unimportant. And this is exactly what happens when we come to Ben Linus, or, pardon, Henry Gale yet.
The very first time when he shows a little of his skills is the you-guys-got-any-milk scene? Let's acknowledge the obvious: the strange looking, dirty, goggle-eyed bloodied character with a hole in his chest, who barely survived different types of tortures and was hold in a cell for several days already, is the most powerful man in that room.
Why? Because he has brains and knows how to use them. Henry/Ben overpowers everything only by sitting on the couch and talking in slow voice, when two big guys with big muscles (Jack) and big experience (Locke) find themselves absolutely helpless.
From this scene and forward Ben Linus is the only one that always has a plan. And he isn't afraid to take any decisions at any speed to realize it.
As for me - this scene is already enough to place Ben a way ahead of every brawny fellow appearing in one shot with him. And it really doesn't matter whether he's not tall, young and good-looking, because his power and brains make you forget about everything and just succumb to this brilliant man completely.
The very first time when he shows a little of his skills is the you-guys-got-any-milk scene? Let's acknowledge the obvious: the strange looking, dirty, goggle-eyed bloodied character with a hole in his chest, who barely survived different types of tortures and was hold in a cell for several days already, is the most powerful man in that room.
Why? Because he has brains and knows how to use them. Henry/Ben overpowers everything only by sitting on the couch and talking in slow voice, when two big guys with big muscles (Jack) and big experience (Locke) find themselves absolutely helpless.
From this scene and forward Ben Linus is the only one that always has a plan. And he isn't afraid to take any decisions at any speed to realize it.
As for me - this scene is already enough to place Ben a way ahead of every brawny fellow appearing in one shot with him. And it really doesn't matter whether he's not tall, young and good-looking, because his power and brains make you forget about everything and just succumb to this brilliant man completely.