One of the things I learned back in EFM yr 1 was that in some (ancient) cultures the practice of giving captives new names was in order to demonstrate power and control over the captives. E.g., Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were assigned new names Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigo when they were captured by Nebuchadezzar (Daniel 1:1-7).
I think of that every time John Sheppard names a Wraith: Steve, Bob, Michael.
And so I found it extra significant that Sheppard
didn't assign a name to the Wraith in
Common Ground, with whom he conspired, joked, and escaped -- and to whom Sheppard did not break his word.
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Also, the Wraith starts out calling John "Sheppard" and moves on to calling him "John Sheppard" at the end, which I think has some significance.
Hmmm. I don't think I noticed that. I'll have to see it again. Oh, woe is not me.
I've been wondering if it's deliberate, too ;)
Ancient cultures? Think US-American slaveowners who gave the people transported in from Africa an easily-pronouncable name, and their own surname if they were feeling particularly generous....
But that's one cool bit of background. Thanks for reminding us! & :-)
Thanks for coming by, and for adding other evidence!