In the name of Time : $b a tragedy

"In the Name of Time: A Tragedy" by Michael Field is a play that tells a tale of Frankish royalty and spiritual conflict. The story centers on Carloman, a king wrestling with the decision to give up his crown and become a monk. The play looks at issues of responsibility, religious belief, and the tensions between political power and wanting a spiritual life. We meet Carloman as he thinks deeply about being a king, God's plan, and his own wish to serve God. He interacts with people like Boniface, a religious leader, and his own brother Pepin, who disagree about how to rule and what to believe. Carloman longs to escape his political obligations, feels conflicted about his wife Geneviva, and struggles with what society expects of him. These heated discussions and thoughtful moments build a story full of personal struggle and historical mystery.