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Essays by Subject - Psychology
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lazypadawan, The Women in Anakin's Life
Examines the role that Anakin's mother and wife play in his journey.

Matril, Dark Father: Masculinity and the Violent Cycle of Father-Son Abuse
Explores the inheritance of masculinity through examining the duels between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.

rhonderoo, What if Dreams Came True?
A look at the importance of dreams in Star Wars, particularly with the character of Anakin Skywalker.

Ron Newbold, Perinatal Imagery in the Star Wars Trilogy
Explores how the Original Trilogy evokes the psychology of birth.

Scott Miller, MSW, The Role of the Idealized Image in Anakin Skywalker’s Transition to the Dark Side
Explores the way Anakin Skywalker seeks to fulfill his own intense need for security and how this contributes to his gradual
       evolution into Darth Vader.

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