PARIS, Aug. 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Life is full of inequalities and divisions, which naturally compel people to sacrifice and live by their decisions, even if it concerns other people's lives. In the new drama Either Or, playwright Robert Hammond brings to readers a stunning story about gratitude, murder and complicated justice that will keep you thinking and reflecting.
Either Or is a play, divided into three parts. The story begins during the height of the Vietnam War wherein two GIs, Blodgett Smith and Hewitt Blake, are ending their hitch. Just before accomplishing their missions, an enemy attack compels Blake to save Blodgett's life. Despite the miracle, Blodgett was not able to thank his savior enough and expresses frustration. Later, readers will meet Walter (Blodgett's brother) and three other characters waiting in Texas to welcome back the servicemen.
But the peace and happiness did not last long enough as people learn that war veteran Hewitt has murdered an innocent woman, a tragedy that involves the innocent Walter who escaped only to be charged with murder. Walter intends to declare himself innocent in court but neither he nor Blodgett want to compromise Hewitt, who has a history of saving several people's lives. Is one life the equivalent of another? What will the Smiths do to get out of this predicament? A solid ending is waiting to be discovered.
Richly-layered and dramatic, Either Or symbolizes the importance and power of gratitude as well as its conflicts with justice and the value of life. Sacrifice is also a major theme which is expressed lively throughout the story, which will test readers' perception about how justice is served and what kind of decisions people should make in times of crisis. With its astonishing story, thought provoking subject matter and a solid cast of characters, Robert Hammond's Either Or is bound to leave readers breathless and intrigued. Be sure to buy a copy of this book online at Xlibris.com, Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com or visit your nearest bookstore.
About the Author
Robert Hammond has his voice, his own vision. His plays reveal a new voice in the world of the theater. He promotes the vision that complacent traditional values of society are not morality. Author of several plays (That Austrian Bitch, Solitaire, The Royal Italian Cafe, et al.) he asks probing questions and points out that most often it might be enough simply to assume a different stance if we want to see the world differently.
Either Or -- by Robert Hammond
Publication Date: February 17, 2006
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