paths, and guided into a way of teaching. In stories, many young heroes are guided, taught to master a skill or lead to the correct pathway. Mr. Miyagi, Uncle Ben, Gandalf, all are mentors or guides in their own ways. In just these same ways, Obi-Wan Kenobi serves as a mentor to the young Luke Skywalker, leading him in the direction of heroism, teaching him the ways of The Force, and guiding him through peril. Luke’s turmoil begins after purchasing the droids C3P0 and R2-D2 from local Jawas. The
Leia, a prominent leader of the Rebel Alliance, which is carrying the plans, is captured by an Imperial Star Destroyer. During the ensuing battle, Princess Leia slips away, where we see her giving the secret documents and a cry for help directed at Obi-Wan, a Jedi and old friend, to R2-D2, a maintenance droid. After R2-D2 and C-3PO (another droid aboard the ship) escape on an emergency pod, Darth Vader takes Leia as prisoner, where Vader demands to know where the plans are. She refuses. R2-D2 and C-3PO
imagination of many as viewers watched how the heroes fought and won against Darth Vader. The Prequel Triology explained the backround of the formidable Sith Lord, starting from his childhood in The Phantom Menace (1999). It introduced characters Obi Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor in the Prequel, Alec Guinnes in the Original), Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman) and the little boy who would become Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker (played by Jake Llyod). Later, in 2002 Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
aboard the Death Star. She is captured by Darth Vader and interrogated for information about the location of the Rebel Base. In the meantime R2-D2 and C-3PO escape without being captured while withholding vital information that must be brought to Obi-Wan Kenobi. They travel on a ship landing in the desert land of Tatooine and soon end up in the hands of Luke Skywalker. Luke sees the message from Princess Leia that R2-D2 withheld and is then determined to help her. Soon after R2-D2 runs away from Luke
An epic, according to Merriam Webster is: “telling a story about a hero or about exciting events or adventures”. Now, we both know that there is a little more to an epic than that, like the many elements that make an ordinary story an epic. These elements are portrayed in various forms in both Star Wars and The Odyssey. However, some are not so obvious or easily detected. This can help us decide which is a better example and which is a better choice to teach to students. Read on Having a vast setting
the Millennium Falcon, Obi-Wan teaches Luke about the force telling him to “let go of the conscious mind … and feel the force flowing through you.” (1:00:00). This serves as an important lesson for Luke’s final onslaught on the death star and plays a critical role in him reaching the Self. Indeed, until his death, Obi-Wan provides Luke with continuous guidance, thus representing his positive shadow, as he holds the qualities Luke needs to become a Jedi knight. Moreover, Obi-Wan’s connection with
Gods, goddesses, and religions as a whole, have been a fundamental concept of humankind ever since the beginning of time. These celestial deities were proclaimed to be the founders of the universe and all that is. In ancient times, humans preached about miracles and fates that were certain, but then turned another way and resulted in unexpected conclusions. This was all due to the manipulation of beings that were far greater than any other that has been seen. Supposedly, no mortals were able to be
The Hero’s journey, or in its more correct terminology the Monomyth is an object from the area of comparative mythology. Its definition in the most basic of forms, it is a pattern or outline that is used in storytelling, usually the myth. This pattern is found in many famous pieces from all around the world. In the book The Hero with a Thousand Faces from 1949 by author Joseph Campbell, this pattern is described in detail. Campbell describes that numerous myths from different times and areas of the
Motion Pictures have always had a strong influence in today’s culture, but maybe none as prevalent as Star Wars. Originating with Episode 4 A New Hope, the series boomed from 1977 to 2005 with yet another addition coming in 2015. The strongest of the series was the original trilogy episodes 4, 5, and 6, all generally released in the 1980s. As one of the strongest film francaises still today, it’s impact within the 1980s was only the tip of the iceberg. Children and adults alike still anticipate
The first is that the beginning sentence on the screen is 'In a galaxy far far away.' This shows a fairy tale beginning. There is both a villain who is Darth Vader with his Empire, and a hero who is Luke Skywalker, along with Hans Solo and Obi Wan Kenobi. There is usually a damsel in distress, who in this is case Princess Leia; she has been adapted as a modern princess, by being independent. The journey to a strange or magical place is Tattooi, and there is a mission to be completed, which
in the galaxy an evil force is destroying planets that gets in its way, the ship is called the Death Star. Princess Leia, the leader of the Rebel alliance sends 2 droids to give a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi to help Princess Leia destroy the Death Star. The droids meet Luke and they find Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke joins them on their mission. They meet Han Solo who helps them out, they get into the ‘Death Star’ where they find Princess Leia imprisoned and they rescue her and then they try and defeat
From Homer’s Odyssey to Star Wars - The Unchanging Path of the Hero In the fiction world heroes have been one of the most entertaining figures. It has always been fun and interesting to read about heroic stories and about different obstacles that heroes had overcome. When someone mentions the word "hero" it is more likely to think of characters like Batman or James Bond, but it is for sure that if we had the chance to ask the same question centuries before, the answer would have been different
older, finds himself anxious to pull away from his loving foster parents and become a man of his own. After Luke’s foster parents are killed, he decides to help former Jedi warrior, Obi Wan Kenobi, aid the Rebel Alliance in restoring freedom to the galaxy, to learn the ways of the Force, and become a Jedi. Odi Wan becomes Luke’s teacher and is later replaced by Yoda, who has trained Jedi warriors for eight hundred years. Many heroes have to defeat a threshold guardian. In Luke Skywalker’s case
impact our hearts and our minds but both of them do in it different ways. The characters in Star Wars and Star Trek are both extremely iconic and extremely well-written. Captain Kirk versus Luke Skywalker, Khan versus Darth Vader, and Spock versus Obi-Wan Kenobi, all these characters are very different, but inspired by one another at the same time. Kirk and Luke are both
REVENGE OF THE SITH Star Wars, Episode III This story happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. It is already over. Nothing can be done to change it. It is a story of love and loss, brotherhood and betrayal, courage and sacrifice and the death of dreams. It is a story of the blurred line between our best and our worst. It is the story of the end of an age. A strange thing about stories— Though this all happened so long ago and so far away that words cannot describe the time
There are many instances of covert racism, Social Darwinism, and sexism in the movie franchise Star Wars. For instance, native population as dispensable cannon fodder is a recurring theme in the films. During the Battle of Endor in Episode VI, Luke and his companions ally themselves with the short, cuddly, teddy-bear-like Ewoks, which are depicted as a primitive race. In the battle, scores of Ewoks are killed and sacrificed as Han Solo leads a rebel strike force to destroy the Death Star's shield
farmboy on a backwater world, receives a lightsabre from Obi Wan Kenobi, this inspires an urge to leave his world and learn to be a Jedi. One of the conflicts Luke must face is his Uncle Owen who wishes him to stay on his world and be a farmer. When Luke finally does leave he becomes very successful. Luke Skywalker lived on the small backwater world of Tatoonie with his Aunt Beru and his Uncle Owen. Lukes desire to leave is instigated by Obi Wan Kenobi a old friend of his father he never knew. Luke is given
actresses. "One particular actor that shinned was Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson, an admittedly big Star Wars fan, was eager to appear in the prequel" ("Samuel L. Jackson (Cover Story)"). Not to mention, Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Natalie Portman (Queen Amidala), Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker), Ian McDiarmid (Senator Palpatine), Pernilla August (Shmi Skywalker), Samuel L. Jackson (Mace W... ... middle of paper ... ... It also received plenty of awards. The awards were
future of religion as it relates to society, one must first have an idea of the tenets and beliefs on which the religion is based. Jediism is based solely on belief in the "force", a "Universal energy field that surrounds us and permeates us". (O. Kenobi, SW) Stark and Bainbridge make the point that any religion based on magic or magic-like rituals is fated to die out unless the magic can work constantly and consistently. This, they argue, is why many religions change from promising magic, which
Return of the Jedi Review This review paper of the film “Return of the Jedi” will cover the film’s story line, main characters, conflict and theme. Additionally, I will describe some cinematographic techniques and special effects I observed during the film. Then, I will capture how the film played a part in American history and American culture was expressed by the film. Last, I will convey my personal reactions to the film. The Return of the Jedi’s opening scene has Darth Vader, Luke’s long lost