A few days ago, I wrote about the Rule of three for writers. (The use of three characters or
situations to enhance or balance a story…..The Three Pigs, the three (picky) bears in Goldie
Locks etc.
I like to think the writer Ray
Bradbury hit it directly when he create Spock, Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy.
Sock is almost devoid of any
emotion. McCoy is made up of too much emotion which is why he and Spock can
never get along. In the middle, we have Captain Kirk, the balance. He can show
great passion (You won’t take my ship!) or a cold command (I’ve given you an
order, Scotie)
Here’s a better example with a
life lesson tossed in.
Life is about balance. Be kind
but don’t be a pushover. Trust others but don’t get conned. Be content but
never stop improving yourself.