In J.R.R Tolkien’s book, the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins goes on a long treacherous journey to retrieve the dwarves treasure from the dragon, Smaug. Bilbo is terrified to go on this adventure but is soon persuaded to go. This story is an epic that states all of the steps of a “hero’s journey”. With this being said, the three steps of a “hero’s journey” are the departure, initiation, and the return. Through Bilbo’s misadventures, he goes through all of these steps. Bilbo and all of his companions learn throughout the journey.…
Luke SkyWalker’s journey begins in Star Wars A New Hope during a long period of civil war. Rebel spaceships strike from a hidden base, winning their first victory against the Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies stole secret plans to the Empire’s DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet.…
Not only is concentration fundamental to a Jedi’s path, but their understanding of reality and the strong focus on the present (wisdom) that Jedi Knights exhibit, is also crucial and vividly displayed throughout the saga, specifically through character Yoda-who can be regarded as a sage who has mannerisms similar to Gautama Buddha’s. In Star Wars, Yoda says many things that directly align with words spoken by Gautama Buddha himself. For instance, on episode I, Yoda says: “Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering” (Star Wars, Episode I). Similarly, Gautama Buddha teaches that: “There is suffering; there is a cause of suffering; there can be an end to suffering; the eightfold path brings about the end of suffering” (Gautama). In both cases, one can sense the wisdom that both figures possess, and can also observe that both have a clear…
He watched Ben get killed and he almost died if Han did not come back and save him during the final battle. Han and Ben can be considered as his guardians, who gave him assistance.I think that Dart Vader is the most famous character in the Star Wars universe. Darth Vader is the epitome of evil and Luke is the complete opposite of his father. He was an innocent child then became a great Jedi Knight and turned into the dark side. Han Solo is a funny character, but deep down he is serious and has a kind nature. Lea is a beautiful and strong leader of the resistance and just happens to be Luke's sister which would make her Dart Vader's daughter as well. All these different characteristics, personalities and story development are the main reasons we are drawn. In a way, the Star Wars saga can be relate in our life. For example, A police has a duty to protect, serve, defend the citizens and enforce the law. These are Jedi Knight principles. When a police becomes corrupt due to greed, power, politics or whatever motivations, then we could say that he turns to the dark side.Force is another symbol for courage. There were times when I doubted myself that am capable of doing a task because of lack of experience and self confidence, however I was able to harness the courage to overcome my fears. In the end, I was able to accomplish the task and told myself "I knew I could do it!". I have awakened the force within to face the…
The lightsaber was one of the most powerful weapons in all of the Star Wars universe. This weapon was wielded by only the Jedi and their Sith counterparts. It was used in battle and was superior to all it came into contact with. The lightsaber was seen a great deal of times throughout the first movie, “A New Hope.” It represented the talisman in Luke Skywalker’s quest for victory over the evil Darth Vader. This lightsaber was a major part of the film, for it would symbolized three key points in the story. Power, vengeance, and peace.…
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The final Phase of a hero’s journey is the return. This begins when the hero takes a “magic flight”. In Luke’s case, an army of people furious with Darth…
In the first opening scene we see is Indiana Jone's whip in his pocket. Then we see the hat from behind and that is when the die-hard Indiana Jones fans realize that they are witnessing the entrance of a great hero. The ordinary world for Indiana Jones is really not that boring at all. He is constantly hit on by many undergraduates that he teaches in his Archaeology class. A prime example being an extremely attractive undergraduate girl closes her eye lids to display the message "LOVE YOU."…
stated that dark events in life will always be an obstacle, but how it is fought is what can conquer…
In the opening scenes of Revenge of the Sith, Anakin reaches a crossroads as he finishes his duel with Count Dooku. The shot shows Anakin standing over Dooku with both of their Lightsabers, one red and the other blue. These two lightsabers symbolise to us the two paths faced by Skywalker. Life or death, justice or revenge, honour or power. Anakin cannot resist the lure of the promise of power represented by…
Destiny has a way of making us all look like fools. In the story of Macbeth several characters fell due to prophecy by supernatural powers. An instance where this is relevant is in the beginning of the play, when the three Witches inform Macbeth and Banquo of their futures. Although they both don’t know the facts correctly, in both of their futures death awaits. Right after the epiphany Macbeth witnessed he sought to take the throne by force, where much bloodshed had commenced. Banquo, Macbeth’s loyal friend, knew of the actions that were going happen, yet he didn’t stop it. The story of Macbeth is similar to film Star Wars in the same way that Anakin Skywalker, who was prophesied to be the chosen one, turned to the evil villain we know as Darth Vadar. Although found by chance Anakin, the young boy from Tatooine, was prophesied to be the chosen one for the sheer fact that of his high midichlorian count. The Jedi Council knew from the start that Anakin was heading down the dark side, yet Jedi Knight Obi-wan…
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The Gospel of Luke is distinctive in comparison to the other Gospels due to its universality. Luke’s writings include “not only Gentiles, but also social outcasts. The universality also shows itself in the special attention paid to women” (Gundry, 2012, p. 238). The Gospel of Luke “portrays Jesus in the deepest and most intimate sense, as a friend to outcasts and sinners” (McReynolds, 2016). The parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37 allows the reader to understand that Jesus does not see the color of your skin or nationality as different, we are all human beings whom God cherishes. Luke 2:10-11 states, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to…
Leif Ericson was the European to reach North America. Leif reached North America almost 500 years before Christopher Columbus finds North America. Leif Ericson was born in Iceland around 970 – 980.…
“Which knows other and knows itself, can fight hundred battles without never being in danger. Who does not know the other but knows itself, for each victory, will know a defeat. Who knows neither the other nor itself, will lose all the battles ineluctably. ”…