I believe it was because he did all he could do to connect with Captain Picard. He was also very patient with Captain Picard. Captain Dathon wanted to open the door of communication between Captain Picard and his people and with the Tamarians. When Captain Dathon passed away Captain Picard was inspired by Captain Dathon's determination to create a friendship with Captain Picard. Captain Picard appreciated all that Captain Dathon had done for him, that he payed his respect to the Tamarian family, and thats all that Captain Dathon wanted was peace and to create a positive alliance with one another.
What did Captain Picard gain from this experience?
I believe he gained respect for Captain Dathon, and also how important communication is in a friendship or any type of relationship. He gained respect for Captain Dathon and showed that and related that to the Tamarians, by speaking in their language at the end. I believe he also gained a new perspective if ever in the future he meets other alien life that he will be careful and open minded to learn more about them and their language.
You are so great. You always are so cheery and that comes through in your blogs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you point of view about the Star Trek episode. Captain Dathon was very patient and did not give up trying to communicate with Picard. It is to bad he had to die but in the end they avoided a conflict.