Themes In Star Wars

As consistent with the majority of movie franchises, there are concepts and themes that are considered to be unique within a certain franchise. As the Star Wars franchise has grown over the decade, it has shown that it is no exception to this belief. While certain plot points in Star Wars are only used in specific situations, others are considered to be essential for maintaining the integrity of the story. As a result, these themes and concepts are present throughout the entirety of the Star Wars series. Due to integral role that these concepts have in this series, the discussion of the concepts is imperative for the understanding of the undertakings of this thesis.

In addition to the influence of eastern and western religions, on Star Wars,

Lucas used the pattern as a template for the story of the original trilogy. The hero, Luke Skywalker, leaves his mundane life on the desert planet of Tatooine, in favor of answering the call to adventure with Obi-wan Kenobi. Luke has to contend with multiple crises, since he accepted the call to action. Ranging from Imperial fighters, to the Death Star, Darth Vader, he overcomes them all. In a slight deviation from the pattern, Luke does not return to his home on Tatooine after the ordeal is over. He remains with his newfound friends and his sister. Having learned the ways of the Force, Luke’s life would never be the same. This is one of the many mythological narratives that Lucas used for Star Wars.

An additional example of the crucial components of Star Wars is the dynamic of good versus evil. The Jedi are depicted on the side of good, while the Sith are depicted on the side of evil. The Jedi seek to bring balance to the Force. To the average moviegoer, bringing balance to the Force would be equated to the side of good triumphing over the side of evil. Looking more closely, however, this is not what bringing balance to the Force means. Throughout the series, there is a constant shift, in which side wields the most control and influence over the

In A New Hope, Ben Kenobi provides a generic description of the Force, as well as its purpose. He says that the Force is “an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together.” This definition of the Force is incredibly similar to the Hinduist belief of Brahman. According to Hinduism, Brahman is considered to be the cause of all existence and changes, as well as an entity that binds reality and all beings together. By the same token, the Apostle Paul describes a relationship with the Christian God as including “One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you