The Breach story
Due to the demands of a militant faction, Enterprise is asked to retrieve Denobulan geologists from an alien cave. Dr. Phlox must treat a patient with racist views against his people. Directed by: Robert Duncan McNeill. Story by: Daniel McCarthy.
16 total · 2 choice · 6 major · 8 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ethnic hatred | choice | Bad blood existed between Denobulans and the Antarans because of an 300 year old war. |
| having a preconception challenged | choice | Both Phlox and Hudak had their preconceptions challenged about the one another species. |
| demonization of the enemy | major | Phlox discussed with Hudak how his ancestors demonized the Antarans. |
| doctor's opinion vs. patient preference | major | Hudak refused to be treated by Phlox, because of racism, and Archer ordered that Phlox treat him anyway, but Phlox refused. |
| duty vs. conscience | major | Hudak refused to be treated by Phlox, because of racism, and Archer ordered that Phlox treat him anyway, but Phlox refused. |
| people can change | major | Both Phlox and Hudak changed their prejudiced views about one another's peoples after getting to know one another on a personal level. |
| putting differences aside | major | Phlox and Hudak put their prejudices aside while Phlox treated Hudak. |
| racism in society | major | Phlox had to treat a patient who held bigoted views against his people. |
| atrocities of war | minor | Hudak claimed Denobulan battle tactics resulted in 20 million Antaran casualties. |
| doctor-patient confidentiality | minor | Phlox cited doctor-patient confidentiality to Archer when asked about the details of Hudak's medical condition. |