Ethos And Logos In Star Trek

In the world renowned franchise, Star Trek, there is a lot more than fighting the Klingons and finding new life. Hidden meanings, easter eggs, and inside jokes are just a few that appear in this franchise. Furthermore, most people don’t notice the logos, pathos, and ethos connection with the three main characters, Jim Kirk, Spock, and Bones. I didn’t even real make the connections till recently, and I watch it regularly. Let’s get rid of the obvious connection here. Spock is a Vulcan, which his species has no feeling, they use logic to make the smartest choice in the face of danger or uncertainty. In the TV series, he only uses logic to convince Captain Kirk what to do when there is an emergency. So, it is clear that Spock is logos. In one instance, Spock had to get rid of Kirk by send him off the ship and abandoning him on an ice planet. Right from the start it is clear that was not a friendly move, but since he has no feeling, or at least is supposed to, he could make that decision without hesitation because they are friends. Bones even comments on the decision by telling him that is was a logical choice, but not the right one. Showing that Spock is only interested in what is good or bad, but rather fully committed in finding what makes the most sense. There are many more incidents …show more content…
Leonard “Bones” McCoy and ethos. Dr. Bones is the lead medical advisor on the Enterprise. He is one of the most trust worthy characters in the franchise. He wants the best for everyone even if it defies what Spock recommends. Dr. Bones has both logos and pathos when he makes a decision or a recommendation to Captain Kirk. That is what makes him trustworthy, he is smart and looks out for everyone’s well-being. Dr. Bones is trusted to do almost all the important task on the ship, whether it is making sure everyone is health, disarming a nuclear bomb, or bringing back Captain Kirk form the dead. He is the one you go to if you need something done and done