Q: How did you come up with the idea of the Milantian race – “a mighty warrior clan who once brought havoc and woe to the realm”? Thomas Locke: The basic rule of thumb in writing drama is that there must be a balance of forces. The greater good must be matched with a greater…
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Q&A With Thomas Locke: Why is the ‘Emissary’ Protagonist Named ‘Hyam’?
Q: The protagonist in Emissary is named Hyam – a Hebrew name derived from the word chayyim, meaning “life.” Was your choice of that name significant? Thomas Locke: Yes. Hyam was used in 17th and 18th century England by the Jewish community. In 1655 the Protestant ruler of England, Oliver Cromwell, abolished all restrictions that…
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