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I Don't Think the System Works: The Politics of Anakin Skywalker
A
look at the development of Anakin's political beliefs, and at how those beliefs impacted the
character's journey
throughout the saga.
Triumph over Technology
An exploration of the
Star Wars
theme of humanity's struggle with technology.
Not Another Pathetic Life Form: Jar Jar as the Holy Fool
A
character study of Jar Jar Binks' role in
The Phantom Menace
.
The Return of a Jedi: Christian Themes in Anakin Skywalker's Redemption
E
xamines parallels between Christian teachings on forgiveness/salvation and Anakin's return
to the Light in the last
chapter of the
Star Wars
saga
"Following the Will of the Force: Qui-Gon Jinn as Maverick
Examines Qui-Gon's role as a unique Jedi from the prequel era.
Sidious the Serpent
Palpatine's character as the devil figure in the
Star Wars
saga.
Where Loyalties Lie
Explores the nature of Anakin Skywalker's loyalty and how it affects his fall and redemption.
The Heart of the Matter: Padmé, Luke, and the Role of Compassion in
Star Wars
Looks at the role Padmé and Luke's compassion for Anakin (and for others) plays in the films.
Andrew Gordon
Star Wars
: A Myth for Our Time
A study of the Campbellian Hero's Journey myth, as presented in
A New Hope
.
The Empire Strikes Back
: Monsters from the Id
S
tudies the darker nature of the hero myth found in the fifth episode of the saga.
You'll Never Get Out of Bedford Falls: The Inescapable Family in American Science Fiction and Fantasy Films
A comparison of how home and family stay with the protagonists of
The Wizard of Oz, It's a Wonderful Life,
the
Star Wars
trilogy, and the
Back to the Future
trilogy.
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