Believe Quote by D. C. Fontana
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“Let's face it, the romantic scene between the Romulan Commander and Spock [in “The Enterprise Incident”] was totally out of context. Any Romulan worth her salt would have instantly suspected Spock because they are related races. That was wrongmy biggest objection is the scene between Spock and the woman, because I really did not believe it. And I did not believe that the Romulan did not suspect Spock of something underhanded. She does know enough about Vulcan and Vulcans to know that something's afoot.”
About This Quote
The scene feels implausible because it ignores established cultural knowledge that Romulans would distrust Vulcans.
In simple terms: The romance seems unrealistic given the species’ history.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about character motives.
Themes
sci‑fi
character dynamics
plot credibility
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- fan analysis
- character development
Key Concepts
cultural context
trust
suspicion
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a Romulan realistically react to a Vulcan?
- What narrative purpose does the romance serve?
A Different Perspective
science‑fiction storytelling;romantic subplot
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