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From: nairb@ihlpg.UUCP (b. enke)
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Subject: Re: Menagerie
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Date: Mon, 4-Feb-85 18:50:15 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb  4 18:50:15 1985
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> Does anyone know why the "young" Spock was limping?  After Pike,
> Spock, et al were beamed down to the surface (before checking out
> the vibrating plantlife), we see Spock limping around.
> 
> Also, I don't recall that anyone resolved the fact that Spock (who's
> nature prevents him from lying) lied.
> 
> Also, why couldn't Pike tell everyone what was going on?  He could
> have blinked out Morse Code (all good Captains know it), or even
> ASCII sequences.
> 
> I really like this episode, but what do y'all think of these points?


Spock limping:  I don't think that the episode came right out and explained
why he was limping, but if it didn't, maybe we can make up a good reason for
it.  We know that the Enterprise crew was involved in savage fighting
prior to its arrival at the planet, several crewmen were dead, and we see
why they died from what Pike relived.  Maybe Spock was injured in the fight.

Spock lying:  I agree with the other reply in that Spock has lied in several
episodes.  I can't remember the name of the episode, but in one, Kirk came
right out and questioned Spock about it.  Spock answered that lying is not
illogical, and therefore not against his nature.

Pike blinking:  Ah.  Finally one that I have a good answer for.  Blinking
is usually a reflex, and it was not under voluntary control in Pike's case.
Therefore, he could blink, but could not control his blinking enough to
signal someone.

Any more ideas, anyone??


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