Star Wars Episode IV it is easy to see it is mostly showing good vs. evil. But some other aspects that I took from this classic movie are following our destiny and overcoming obstacles. Also fighting for a cause against something that is wrong (the sith). Like Luke we all have potential for something great, we just need to be willing to do anything. Also there will always be hard choices to make on the way, Luke could have went to the dark side, especially when he discovers his Father is Darth Vader.
A main theme in Star Wars that I couldn't ignore is "the force" what binds the whole galaxy and what the Jedi use and manipulate for their powers. The force can be used for good or evil and can help guide you. This is a lot like some people's potential. If we use our individual force/potential we all can do amazing things.
After watching the movie I'm still not a big Star Wars fan but , these are just a few of the parts that I took from the movie that I felt had a good message.
I agree that in the movie Star Wars there is the classic theme of good vs evil. Luke does fight for a cause that he believes in and his desire to save the beautiful princess. For him not having any formal training in battle, he falls into the role very quickly and it seems to come natural to him. I would like to think this maybe due to it being something he has dreamed of doing to follow in his father's footsteps.
ReplyDeleteAs I began watching the movie, I did recall watching it when I was younger and looked at it very differently now than I did then. Especially since discovering how to do a close reading of a scene in a movie or a part of a book I have read. It is goood to be able to put into use this skill I have learned.
First off, I like your title it was very creative! It caught my attention. Second, I think you blog post was very well written and put together. I like the comparisons you made. I too am not a huge star wars fan (my dad is more of a Star Trek fan) but I felt while watching this movie that I could still find pieces of the movie that you can transform into a positive message. For example the one you brought up about “the force” being our potential. Everyone has potential to do good or bad things it all depends on what they decide is right. By using “the force” for good could be you helping someone out, or it could also be you helping yourself out by studying and getting good grades and reaching your full potential. Overall I think you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteIn a way the good vs. evil is a way for people to understand that good always beats evil. No matter the benefits for doing bad things, you learn that while doing the right things in life all end up working out in the end. I also like how you brought up the topic of the "the Force." I too believe this can be also be translated to the viewers. In a way the Force is telling us that if you can concentrate and combine your mental and physical concentration into something, you can achieve great things.
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