Gospel of Luke

A long time ago in a galaxy quite near, many intelligent minds have changed the way we here Star Wars to create many contrasting versions. Verily, A New Hope is a Star Wars play, it is written in Shakespearean. The movie is the original 1977 film produced by George Lucas, A New Hope. For the final Star Wars comparison, the radio drama. The radio drama, much like the movie/screenplay, involves a newer, more easily understandable conversations. These three texts have unknown differences that…

From the age of two, boys are more aggressive and take more risks than girls.” (Benoist) This citation can also be applied to Kylo Ren, the newest of villain of the series. Kylo, formerly known as Ben Solo, is the child of Han and Leia. He was under Luke Skywalker’s apprenticeship, but revolted against him and turned to the Dark Side for solace. Undertaking a new identity and following in the footsteps of his grandfather, the Darth Vader, Kylo Ren leads the First Order, alongside Captain…

Shaping the Galaxy: Jedi vs Sith In the Star Wars universe there is something known as The Force. The force flows through all beings and certain individuals can command The Force to provide them abilities normal people don’t have. Those gifted with the force chose between following the light or the darkside, followers of the light are called Jedi and followers of the dark are known as Sith. These orders are very similar but also different in some key ways. Both the Jedi and Sith are orders…

Rey Kenobi Theory In the recent film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, many have surmised that the protagonist Rey, is Luke Skywalker’s daughter. In this essay, I will argue that Rey is not his daughter, but is in fact Obi-Wan Kenobi’s granddaughter. The reasons supporting this theory are, Maz Kanata implying that Luke is not a part of her family tree, the aura Rey emits is more powerful than a Skywalker 's, thus leading to the theory that Obi-Wan is in fact, Rey 's grandfather. Rey is a 19 year…

Separation and Initiation Stages of Luke Skywalker Hero’s Journey Star Wars is an American franchise film that changed the movie industry in 1977 with the released of Star Wars Episode IV: A new Hope. The film was created by George Lucas and inspired by the Hero’s Journey concept. Star Wars, it’s the perfect example of the Hero’s Journey. An ordinary hero who was called to adventure, experiences trials, loss, sacrifice, heroic moments, finds his purpose, and comes back with the ultimate boon.…

When you first hear the word Star--, do you think, “Long ago, in a galaxy far away…” or “Space: the final frontier..”? The battle between Star Wars and Star Trek has been ongoing for many years and continues to grow with every passing generation. Despite the fact both franchise’s titles start with the same first word, both shows have many similarities and differences while still being its own different independent story. Star Trek began the path for Star Wars creation by opening a new audience…

Fighting Sith Lords and Gender Stereotypes Social differences have existed in culture for as long as human history began. These differences can help define people, but at times may also create negative stereotypes. Racial minorities, the LGBTQ community, certain religious people, women, and those of different socioeconomic classes are often given stereotypes that depict them in negative ways. In this paper, women are the focus. While films often times give stereotypical traits to woman, Star…

“The Force Awakens”, the seventh installment in the Star Wars franchise and the first part of the new trilogy announced by the Walt Disney distributing company, was intended to be a galactic epic. Within this specific genre, it manages to deliver a pretty decent plot filled with exciting battles, interesting new and old characters, and some nostalgia without falling in exaggeration. The film was directed, co-written, and co-produced by J.J. Abrams, who reinforces his ability to recycle former…

better life for others, Luke Skywalker is definitely a hero. Luke is a teenager who lived with his aunt and uncle. He would work for his uncle as a farmer. He heard of Princess Leia when he met R2-D2 and C3PO. R2D2 projected a hologram of Princess Leia asking Obi-wan-kenobi for help. Luke wanted Princess Leia, but she was captured by Darth Vader, so he went on an adventure to save her. However, this is where the refusal of call comes in. It is getting late and Luke has to return home.…

for Chancellor Palpatine this process was relatively simplistic. Deriving from the fact, that prior to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Anakin Skywalker witnessed the death during childbirth of his belated wife Padme Amadala while giving birth to Luke Skywalker. Therefore, Anakin enters the typical ethical dilemma, through which both sides of the force try to impose their spiels as to what the “better” coping mechanism for Anakin would be because of his loss. The Republic viewpoint on how he…