Often circumventing one type of interest with one its complete opposite can be interesting.įor instance, Picard enjoys reading sophisticated literature, so of course he loves pulpy detective novels on the holodeck. There are reasons why he enjoys the hobby and the writers found ways to use them for added depth. What I like the most about Picard’s hobbies is how well realized they are. Picard’s include: archaeology, reading/collecting vintage books, playing the Ressikan flute, horse riding, acting (in minor roles), enjoying pulply holodeck stories, and painting… poorly. With a breadth of experience that few other humans can claim, the long-time captain of the Enterprise has developed a few hobbies over his career. Jean Luc Picard is a true renaissance space man. So we’ll start with the captains who are almost always very well-rounded and make our way to the lower decks of the ships. While a hobby can deepen the reader’s connect, some can feel like they’re overcompensating for a lack of actual development. You have hundreds and sometimes thousands of people travelling through space together, so they’re going to need a way to relax, right? The way they relax says a lot about their character and hobbies can also be a good way to flesh out a character, but they can be a double edged sword. One of the most interesting aspects of the series’ characters I’ve found are the hobbies they take on over the course of the show. The show’s characters too have evolved and continue to promote diversity on television. It’s also the show’s 50th anniversary this year, so there’s that too. The series has also evolved over time going from retellings of fairytales and fables to dealing with modern issues of race, religion, gender, and everything in between. It’s a different medium, sure, but Star Trek has been able to captivate millions of viewers around the world. While trying to develop my own science fiction and fantasy short stories (I haven’t been very successful yet…), I’ve turned to watching a hell of a lot of television for inspiration.
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