Universal Themes Of Star Wars
1) What are the universal themes of Star Wars? Give 3 examples.
The universal themes of Star Wars are relationship to machines, issues of friendship and obligation to other people around you, and control over your destiny. Darth Vader is an example of relationships to machines because he is more machine than man, as an antagonist in Star Wars. Star Wars also has an infinite amount of examples on the issues of friendships and people around you, with character relationships playing out. The case of Luke Skywalker can easily be seen to fit the destiny pattern. Luke is an orphan, uncertain of his place in the world and even of his own identity. He is cast adrift but is guided along his path by Ben and by Yoda, who share the wise elder counselor
function.
2) How did Lucas use earlier traditions and representations to create his own images and characters in Star Wars? Give an example.
Lucas made sure that all the events and traditions in Star Wars were derived from something. For example, Lucas used Star Wars to represent the two opposing sides of good and bad. Colors represented what was good (blue) and bad (red). He also explored the topic of the dark side having more access to more power than the good. Additionally, Additionally, Lucas uses Chinese traditions and ideals to place many different stigmas or themes to the plant of Naboo.
3) What is George Lucas’s philosophy of religion? How do his films use religion?
George Lucas believes all religions are true, they just see a different part of the elephant. Lucas’ films use religion to incorporate the theme of “the force” that is referred to as the higher being or faith of the unknown, basically God in Star Wars. Star Wars was essentially a set of stories that unified all aspects of religion, as many religions use Star Wars to relate to themselves.
4) What elements of star wars go beyond old myths and pertain to life today?
Elements that go beyond old myths and pertain to life today include following your heart, family, temptation, letting go of the past and embracing the future, inner feelings, and transformation.
The universal themes of Star Wars are relationship to machines, issues of friendship and obligation to other people around you, and control over your destiny. Darth Vader is an example of relationships to machines because he is more machine than man, as an antagonist in Star Wars. Star Wars also has an infinite amount of examples on the issues of friendships and people around you, with character relationships playing out. The case of Luke Skywalker can easily be seen to fit the destiny pattern. Luke is an orphan, uncertain of his place in the world and even of his own identity. He is cast adrift but is guided along his path by Ben and by Yoda, who share the wise elder counselor
function.
2) How did Lucas use earlier traditions and representations to create his own images and characters in Star Wars? Give an example.
Lucas made sure that all the events and traditions in Star Wars were derived from something. For example, Lucas used Star Wars to represent the two opposing sides of good and bad. Colors represented what was good (blue) and bad (red). He also explored the topic of the dark side having more access to more power than the good. Additionally, Additionally, Lucas uses Chinese traditions and ideals to place many different stigmas or themes to the plant of Naboo.
3) What is George Lucas’s philosophy of religion? How do his films use religion?
George Lucas believes all religions are true, they just see a different part of the elephant. Lucas’ films use religion to incorporate the theme of “the force” that is referred to as the higher being or faith of the unknown, basically God in Star Wars. Star Wars was essentially a set of stories that unified all aspects of religion, as many religions use Star Wars to relate to themselves.
4) What elements of star wars go beyond old myths and pertain to life today?
Elements that go beyond old myths and pertain to life today include following your heart, family, temptation, letting go of the past and embracing the future, inner feelings, and transformation.