Just rewatched it up to the challenge.First group of confessionals I'd describe as First Impressions theme:
Erinn, Tyson, Ben, Sierra, Sandy, Stephen were in this group.
Sierra and Sandy needed to be here due to what was about to happen.
The confessionals I'd call significant were on the trek.
On Jalapao:
Spencer, JT, and Stephen.
All of these were game strategy, although Stephen's was about social dynamics.
On Timbira:
Erinn, Sarge, Ben, Brendan
Erinn's was about her lack of camping time.
Sarge was strategy.
Ben's was notable as he included the Samurai philosophy and this was an extended confessional.
Brendan: notable because he said they are playing to win and don't need a coach.
Ben and Brendan talked the first alliance speak of the game.
Sandy and Sierra had obligatory confessionals as they were in camp alone.
Post-arrival confessionals:
Carolina (first boot)
Ben (eliminate the weak theme)
Carolina
Tyson (free spirit)
Summary:
Of the seven TREK confessionals, 6 were by men. Perhaps the jury will be male dominated.
I would expect that Ben will be a strong force in this game just as weight loss spoiler indicates.
Ben, Brendan, Sarge, Erinn, Spencer, JT, Stephen, Tyson, have been highlighted.
It will be interesting to see how many make the jury phase.
Sierra and Sandy have been highlighted, but they had to be. They may or may not luck out and have some longevity.
Erinn got two confessionals and was the only woman other than the outcasts and the first boot to get one. I'm thinking she aligns with someone (Ben?) and goes at least to the jury.
Tyson and Stephen each got two, both the first impressions and the more solid introductions.
Ben got THREE confessionals prior to the IC, and was the only one to do so.
The camera also followed him a lot. If he doesn't win, he must be a major player.
Candace, Sydney, Debra, and Joe got almost no attention. Taj made an impression, but then she has a big personality that is good on camera. No confessional.