If you know anything about Star Trek, you might think it's odd when we say that The Voyage Home is a coming-of-age story for Spock. He's not exactly a spring chicken, right? Well, here's the scoop: after the events of the previous two Star Trek films, in which Spock is killed and then resurrected, our favorite Vulcan has returned to a state of childlike innocence. Unfortunately, it's not all puppies and stuffed animals for him. In The Voyage Home, he struggles to integrate his emotional human side with his logical Vulcan side, highlighting a conflict that has defined his character since its creation.
Questions about Coming of Age
- Does Spock complete his coming-of-age experience in the film? Explain.
- How does Spock make peace between his emotions and logic?
- How has dying affected Spock's personality? Is he essentially the same, or has he changed in some way?
- What does Spock's relationship with his parents say about his character?
Chew on This
Since dying, Spock has been suspended in a state of semi-innocence.
The most important part of Spock's coming-of-age experience is his growing ability to interpret and accept his emotions.