power for evil, it could possibly provoke the most horrible events imaginable. One person who used power for evil was a character from the movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith created by George Lucas. The characters name was Chancellor Palpatine. In a span of about fifteen years, he was able to manipulate the political system of the Galactic Republic so that he would come to power. With various events such as the Clone Wars, he gained more and more power as Chancellor, so much so that the
Star Wars is the biggest influence and best rated sci-fi series in all of America. With unforgettable characters, unique weapons and aircraft, and powerful mythology, Star Wars has shaped how all outer-planetary sci-fi movies and shows are made today. Although many people think Star Wars is an exact replica of Star Trek, they are sadly mistaken. Time frame, species, events, mythology, characters, it’s all different and in no way better than Star Wars. Star Wars began with one mans stellar imagination
The Return of the Jedi So far this semester, we have studied several different sociological theories of religion. These theories are built on both the known history of religions in the world and the cultures in which they originated, as well as, appropriately enough, theoretical suggestions of how those religions, and indeed any religion at all, will survive in the future. The theory I find the most true is Stark and Bainbridge's in The Future of Religion, although I like some elements
Jedi Council did not elevate him to the rank of Jedi Master, Palpatine was there to listen. The effects upon Anakin continue when Obi-Wan Kenobi asks him to spy on Palpatine. The Jedi and Anakin were pulled into Palpatine’s evil plan. When Palpatine is discovered to be the Sith the Jedi have been looking for, Mace Windu takes three Jedi to arrest him. Palpatine already has a plan in mind, and when Windu has him within reach, Palpatine uses that moment to convince Anakin that the Jedi are trying to
and Odysseus each had a different type of mentor but they didn’t have two types of mentors. As I looked into these different types of mentors I was curious to see how they affected the hero in different ways. In the movie Revenge Of The Sith when Palpatine turns vader into a sith and twisted his mind to kill the one he loved, once Vader learns that he killed padme is is angered for the rest of his life. That is an example of a dark mentor but what about the fairy godmother in Cinderella? The fairy
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
Star Wars as Church History Koenrad Kuiper, writing in the Journal of Popular Culture in the mid 1980s suggests that "[the] Star Wars trilogy creates and recreates imperial myths which serve to sustain imperial culture" (77). He goes on to contend that the Empire of George Lucas’s long ago and far away world recreate these myths for us now as, essentially, a form of social control. Since Kuiper was writing, however, we have been graced with the first in the Star Wars series, The Phantom Menace
“The Love of My Life,” by T. Coraghessan Boyle tells the story of a couple in college who end up having a baby that they throw away out of fear (Boyle, 563). This story starts with how in love China and Jeremy were which soon takes a turn for the worst. China and Jeremy are madly in love but as they attend separate colleges they become distant, especially when China becomes pregnant (Boyle, 563). Jeremy in a panic does what a mostly unresponsive China requests of him, get rid of “it”(Boyle, 563)
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
Star Wars is a science fiction universe, created by the minds of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, which has been taking the world by loved since the 70’s. With its only main competitor being Star Trek, Star Wars has becoming ever more popular ever since its first red carpet premiere in 1977. There are six known movies, 2 different cartoon television series, countless merchandise sold, and much more. Recently Disney spent $4 billion for the ownership rights of the franchise. Was this a good idea
The Star Wars prequels were hated by a lot of people but, are they that bad? Some complaints against the prequels have been restated over and over again so much so that it’s just accepted as fact that the prequels are horrible movies that “ruined star wars” but are they? It didn’t live up to the hype leading up to the first movie but how could it? Showing Darth Vader the great mysterious villain as the eight year old boy nick named Annie was an odd choice destroying the mystery of one of the greats
For the Love of Power Two dominate leaders, one historic leader: Adolf Hitler and one based on a historical leader: Chancellor Palpatine. Both lusted for power and the expansion of their empires. They were feared dictators, who fed on chaos. They were the master manipulators who worked their way to the top with their charisma. Anyone who stood in their way was immediately viewed as the enemy and eliminated. Both leaders were very similar in many ways. Whether it be having a secret army, having
follow. The light side means he would have to allow Padme, his wife, to die. The dark side would allow him to save her or at least have the fear of losing her. He slowly starts to turn to the dark side with guidance from Darth Sidious (Chancellor Palpatine). Anakin believes he is doing the right thing which in turn will save Padme from dying in childbirth. One could make the argument that perhaps Anakin was amoral in the way he dealt with his experiences. On the other hand, he was just a man who
Anakin’s hand, a symbol of darkness in the jedi order. Towards the end of the Clone Wars, Palpatine was abducted by General Grievous and Count Dooku. After Obi-Wan was knocked unconscious, Anakin incapacitated Dooku and was prepared to arrest him. Palpatine insisted, however, that Dooku was too dangerous to take alive, and incited Anakin to kill him in cold blood. When Anakin took his concerns to Palpatine, the Chancellor revealed that the Sith held the secrets to life and death. As a Sith, Anakin
In Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and George Lucas’ Star Wars, the protagonists Oedipus and Anakin Skywalker share the same fatal flaw of hubris. Regarded as the saviors of their respective worlds, their pride and arrogance lead to their suffering and downfall. In Oedipus Rex, Oedipus’ unfailing pride and self-assurance causes him to ostracize his allies and blinds him to the truth, leading to his exile. In Star Wars, Anakin’s pursuit of power leads him to reject the counsel of his closest friends, while
Journeys of Redemption On December 28, 2023, Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a household name following her release from prison for the second degree murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Her reentry into society was accompanied by a wealth of media coverage from a Lifetime documentary series to various social media outlets. Instagram posts continue to showcase her new life and all the fun things she is doing. It remains clear from viewer comments that she has earned much public approval, but one
American Romanticism and Transcendentalism has been a model for over a century in writing, but none has been so popular as the space western franchise known as Star Wars. For over the last 40 years, Star Wars has had enormous influences on society, though it is a story that has been retold countless times. George Lucas, an American Filmmaker echoed American Romantic and Transcendental ideas in his creation of Star Wars, which is perfectly seen when you compare the steps of the Hero's Journey and
The Dark Side In George Lucas’s beloved saga, Star Wars, Anakin Skywalker is haunted by a dream that his pregnant wife, Padmé dies. In reaction to his dreams, Anakin is desperate for help to save his wife. Emperor Palpatine offers Anakin a way to save Padmé: “the dark side… [can] keep the ones he cared about from dying” (Star Wars). Anakin becomes obsessed with preventing Padmé’s fated death that he betrays the light side. He tries to alter fate, but fate cannot be altered because it is destined
The third and final prequel to George Lucas's Star Wars trilogy Revenge of the Sith is the midpoint of the Star Wars saga. It is the climax of the Star Wars prequels and leads magnificently and flawlessly into the completion of the original trilogy. The original trilogy led up to a happy ending complete with fireworks and scenes of different planets celebrating. The prequels tell a similar hero's journey, but instead of an affirming story about believing in oneself, it is a dire warning about the
The Dark Side of Love Love is one of the most powerful forces in the world. When one experiences it, feelings of happiness, joy, and pleasure are brought to life. These feelings are incredibly powerful and tempting to many which is why it is common to find individuals dedicating their entire lives in search for love. Conversely, due to its power, love can also have grave and destructive effects on the lives of many. In the play Othello by William Shakespeare, Othello suffers greatly when he is tricked