Why didn't Sarek defend his wife?

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Having a human mother put Spock at a disadvantage in Vulcan society because Vulcan dismissiveness and meanness toward her heightened his awareness that he lived on a planet of flaming assholes.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Having a human mother put Spock at a disadvantage in Vulcan society because Vulcan dismissiveness and meanness toward her heightened his awareness that he lived on a planet of flaming assholes.

This.

 

[Nerys Myk]

And when was this said?

Pick one. Whether it be the Vulcan Priestess in TMP claiming that Vger was stirring Spock's human half or the computer in IV asking how how he feels or Bones stating that Spock was afraid of letting his human side show, the franchise is replete with examples that clearly indicate that Spock was struggling to maintain his emotional control because he was half human. He isn't like other Vulcans because he has human elements in his physiology. Now, whether that means that his brain developed differently or his body produces different hormones or whatever else, it's clear that his struggle is more profound than other Vulcans because of it.

Hell, the reason that GR made Spock half human to begin with was so he would be partially like us and partially alien. This has been integral to the character for 40+ years.

Spock is biologically different from other Vulcans and has to struggle against his dual nature and find a balance. I don't even see how this can be debated.

But its been show that Spock is the equal and possibly the superior to full blooded Vulcans. So any doubts by the Vulcan Priestess or who ever programmed the computer (Didn't Amanda slip that question in?) come from their own prejudices and misconceptions, not from Spock's physiology/biology/whatever. Spock's real struggle isn't controling his "human half" but finding a place where he "fits in". Where he can be Spock and not the Hybrid or the Freak. Vulcan was obviously not that place ( as seen in Yesteryear and ST09 and TMP)

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

For all their vaunted logic, Vulcans may be one of the most racist species we have ever seen in Trek.

 

[Kelso]

But its been show that Spock is the equal and possibly the superior to full blooded Vulcans.

He hasn't been shown to have greater emotional control, though. On the contrary, he has always had a more difficult time due to his human half.

The Vulcan Science Elder (or whatever his name was) simply said, "You have surpassed the expectations of your instructors, your final record is flawless" ... and... "It is truly remarkable, Spock, that you have achieved so much despite your limitations." It's not like he was telling "yo mamma" jokes. For a Vulcan, he was being complimentary.

So any doubts by the Vulcan Priestess or who ever programmed the computer (Didn't Amanda slip that question in?) come from their own prejudices and misconceptions, not from Spock's physiology/biology/whatever.

The Vulcan Priestess mind melded with Spock and saw that Vger was stirring his human half and Amanda simply said, "You're half human, Spock. The computer knows that."

Neither was speaking from personal prejudice.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

He hasn't been shown to have greater emotional control, though. On the contrary, he has always had a more difficult time due to his human half.

But if Vulcan society was *truly* logical, they would not have the obvious anti-human racial prejudice that they do. And thus Spock's human half should not be a problem if that was the case.

"It is truly remarkable, Spock, that you have achieved so much despite your limitations." It's not like he was telling "yo mamma" jokes. For a Vulcan, he was being complimentary.

Whatever happened to Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations? If the Vulcans truly believed in that, then they would not consider humanity a limitation.

S
The Vulcan Priestess mind melded with Spock and saw that Vger was stirring his human half

And the disgust in her voice was noticeable. Ironic, given that she was a priestess of Kolinahr, and thus should not have even a shred of emotion. But not only is she obviously ticked off when she mentions Spock's human half, she beams with PRIDE when she talks about Vulcan logic...

 

[Kelso]

But if Vulcan society was *truly* logical, they would not have the obvious anti-human racial prejudice that they do. And thus Spock's human half should not be a problem if that was the case.

It isn't anti-human prejudice to recognize that Spock's half human biology makes him more prone to emotionalism. This is a society that values non-emotionalism. Sarek certainly didn't seem discriminated against because he married a human... in fact, he seemed to be quite prominent.

Whatever happened to Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations? If the Vulcans truly believed in that, then they would not consider humanity a limitation.

They consider emotion a limitation in Vulcans. Spock was applying for entry into the Vulcan Science Adacemy. He was being judged as a Vulcan by Vulcan standards.

And the disgust in her voice was noticeable. Ironic, given that she was a priestess of Kolinahr, and thus should not have even a shred of emotion. But not only is she obviously ticked off when she mentions Spock's human half, she beams with PRIDE when she talks about Vulcan logic...

She is a Kolinahr Priestess. Kolinahr is the Vulcan ritual to shed all emotions. Do you find it unusual that she would value logic over emotion?

I didn't see any emotionalism in the actress' performance. She certainly never showed disgust or acted "ticked off."

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

She is a Kolinahr Priestess. Kolinahr is the Vulcan ritual to shed all emotions. Do you find it unusual that she would value logic over emotion?

No, but she clearly *displays* emotion while claiming to reject it.

 

[Brutal Strudel]

Having a human mother put Spock at a disadvantage in Vulcan society because Vulcan dismissiveness and meanness toward her heightened his awareness that he lived on a planet of flaming assholes.

Which is why, in early drafts of the script, the Narada was called the Preparation-V.

 

[Nerys Myk]

But its been show that Spock is the equal and possibly the superior to full blooded Vulcans.

He hasn't been shown to have greater emotional control, though. On the contrary, he has always had a more difficult time due to his human half.

The Vulcan Science Elder (or whatever his name was) simply said, "You have surpassed the expectations of your instructors, your final record is flawless" ... and... "It is truly remarkable, Spock, that you have achieved so much despite your limitations." It's not like he was telling "yo mamma" jokes. For a Vulcan, he was being complimentary.

How many Vulcan have we seen a lot of? I recall that both T'Pol and Tuvok ( the only other series regulars who are Vulcan) had emotional control issues. Sarek admits to a loss of control on matters concerning his son. Then you there is Sybok and V'tosh ka'tur. Stonn showed some control issues too.

The Elder was being a jerk. He was making a comment about Spock's background. "Yo'mama's so human...."

So any doubts by the Vulcan Priestess or who ever programmed the computer (Didn't Amanda slip that question in?) come from their own prejudices and misconceptions, not from Spock's physiology/biology/whatever.

The Vulcan Priestess mind melded with Spock and saw that Vger was stirring his human half and Amanda simply said, "You're half human, Spock. The computer knows that."

Neither was speaking from personal prejudice.

Actually if the script is correct she was asking him if V'Ger was stirring his human half.

This consciousness which calls --it stirs your human half, Spock?
You have not achieved Kolinahr --Your human emotions are not fully extinguished.

Like his "Vulcan" emotions have????

As for Amanda, I think she was indulging in some wishful thinking. (Mothers have that perogative)

AMANDA
Spock... The retraining of your mind has been in the Vulcan way, so you may not understand feelings. But as my son, you have them. They will surface.

I think she's always wanted Spock to be a little more "human".