Han Solo, Rey, and the Importance of Nobody
Star Wars is, finally, back to stories of the nobody.
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Does Han See Himself In Rey?
Rey may not be Han’s daughter, but there is definitely a deep, defining connection between the two characters.
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One of the tenets of emotionally resonant characters is some form of struggle, particularly internal struggle. The most long lasting stories and characters have always focused on this, with the intention of helping us understand the human conditions. Star Wars, being the modern mythology that it is, holds true to this ideology. Internal conflict can […]
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One scene alone should dispel all further conversation about Rey as a Mary Sue.
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How does Yoda’s words to Luke in TLJ play into the larger Star Wars story?
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Starting The Last Jedi before the end of The Force Awakens creates for an interesting dynamic between the characters. In the original trilogy, as well as in the prequels, our heroes had time off screen to meld and come together. We saw different points of conflict, but those were mostly the high points. For instance, […]
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We all love a good lightsaber duel. But there is more to them than you could possibly imagine.
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An often overlooked theme in Star Wars, sacrifice plays an important role in The Last Jedi.
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How Does The Last Jedi Challenge Our Preconceptions About Mentors and Heroes and the People Who Look Up To Them?
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The history and lore of Excalibur entranced generation upon generation, including one Kylo Ren.
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