The heroic archetype inthe star wars and matrix films a high school film seminar january 2004 our seminars purpose. Star wars units for episodes ivi can be used individually, but each contributes in part to tracing the heros journey of anakin skywalkerdarth vader in its entirety. Luke skywalker in star wars, harry potter in the harry potter series, and all the comic book superheroes. Since the shows debut on november 12, 2019, only two characters have appeared in every episode. To destroy death star by reuniting r2d2 with the princess and bring them back to the rebellion base. A new hope directed by george lucas that can be used in an englishfilm studies class. There are three stages in the process of individuation which assigns the archetypes of the myth to certain characters. Exploring star wars and the heros journey writers digest. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years. Older updates from the force awakens and prior episodes are also shown below. People in the republic usually wear white or light colored clothes and the people in the empire wear black or dark colored clothes. The episode iv addition plays toward the science fiction serials of the 1930s, which served as inspiration for lucas. As the tarot is also an allegory for the heros journey, it should come as little surprise that every archetype of the major arcana appears in the star wars films, very nearly all of them within the first film released, star wars episode iv.
A new hope, playing the now iconic character of luke. But i did say these were the archetypes in the heros journey. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Stars wars episode 4 a new hope archetypes flashcards. The realworld origins of the names and languages in star. That is why star wars feels fresh and invigorating, and vaguely familiar at the same time. It is the first film in the star wars original trilogy. Oh, yeah, you can definitely combine the archetypes in characters note how much overlap there is in the star wars list. Engage your students with examples of hero journey archetypes from star wars, harry potter.
Thats what sith and the star wars films strive for and completely succeed in. Which death of a character in the star wars movies bothered you the most. Luke also portrays the same characteristics of the archetype of the epic hero. Its almost like watching an old play but in a movie setting, and while marvel may incorporate some old character archetypes, its really a different kind of story telling. A breakdown of characters, symbols, archetypes, irony, and the theme in star wars. The collection was published on november 15, 2016 by marvel comics. Engage your students with examples of hero journey archetypes from star wars. This tool will benefit both their writing and literary analysis skills. A new hope is a 1977 film written and directed by george lucas. The initiate the two sides in the movie are the republic light and the empire dark.
What do the costumes of the characters tell us about the character s personality. The psychology behind star wars mythsdreamssymbols. Teach mythological character archetypes and the epic hero journey cycle in middle school. The latest news is that star wars rpg, among others rpg games, will. Three of the most beloved characters in the entire star wars saga, in their own solo adventures. Episode iv a new hope, originally released as star wars, and currently marketed as simply star wars. First introduced in a new hope as lukes strict, humorless guardian. The slave iv was an aiati gunship produced by kuat drive yards that was used by boba fett to replace the slave iii. With the release of star wars episode 9, usefulcharts decided to update the family tree chart click to enlarge.
A new hope the character of obi wan kenobi is younger than qui. Star wars episode iv a new hope 1977 2160p uhd bluray truehd 7. I will only work with the old films, episode iv vi because they to me represent the true star wars spirit that the new films really miss. Analysis of tarot archetypes in the star wars series. An archetype is a method for the analysis or writing of stories and mythology.
A new hope is a classic of the world of modern myths. A short lesson about archetypes of literature using star wars as a theme. Give two examples of sound effects, and explain how they help the story. The realworld origins of the names and languages in star wars. The other thing is to consider what archetype functions the storys key characters provide. This thesis explores the star wars films in terms of c. Star wars is basically old myths and archetypal stories set in a futuristic world. Our job, as the audience, is just to simply stare at the screen in awe and drink in all of the breathtaking visual sights.
Like star wars battlefront, the game is split into two eras, the clone wars and the galactic civil war. As the fluorescent lights dim, a tense hush swallows the audience. Star wars prequel trilogy, star wars all media types, star wars original trilogy, star wars episode i. A shadow in the glass esthera2j star wars all media. Learn how to craft an incredible story by exploring star wars and the heros journey. Who is the best written character in star wars excluding and. Character archetypes, like plot structure and themes, are a sophisticated tool that i use to push my students beyond setting, plot, and the main characters. Bodyguard supposedly the protector archetype but i cant. This fourpart lesson explains archetype, starting with the very definition and origin, and then specific analysis of common archetypes. Episode iv a new hope 1977 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Teach mythological character archetypes and the epic hero journey cycle with examples from star wars. This assessment is not a trivia quiz about the story or production anecdotes. Archetypal characters in the heros journey jordan mccollum. The star wars episodes ivvi characters covered include.
Episodes iv, v, and vi deal with luke skywalker, while episodes. I need a little more detail on some of the archetypes in star wars 4 such as. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, alec guinness. Film seminar the heroic archetype in the star wars and. I will try to show a little of the main psychology in the film, and also point out the main archetypal characters. Really, to call shapeshifters an archetypal character of their own is a cop out. The following quiz is a 15question multiple choice quiz on the 1977 film star wars iv. A new hope, looking at the archetypes of the epic hero and the heros journey. Coincidentally, it was of the same ship class as jasters legacy, the original vessel of bobas father, jango fett. Thesis mphil ancient studiesuniversity of stellenbosch, 2006. Pritchetts practice teaching resources teachers pay teachers. Character archetypes in star wars flashcards quizlet. In this series, we will take a close look at the heros journey and the archetypes that mold modern cinema. Our seminars purpose this seminars purpose was to discover how the star wars and matrix films fit the formula of the hero as defined by the renown scholar of classical literature, joseph campbell.
For all those young padawans and jedis in training planning to crack out their. Consider supporting me on patreon and gain access to my discord server where were always talking some star star wars. For discussion and submission regarding star wars in the dungeons and dragons fifth edition ruleset. Players have the ability to choose between six classes during gameplay.
Sure, you can say he fits the archetype of the rakish rogue who turns out to. A crack shot, skilled mechanic, and daring pilot, chewbacca is always at. The tests and trials luke experiences throughout episodes iv, v, and vi of. Luke skywalker han solo princess leia grand moff tarkin ben obi wan kenobi c3po r2d2 chewbacca drath vader uncle owen aunt beru stormtroopers. The character who has a negative effect on the rest of the characters. Archetypal figures and situations in the star wars movies include the hero luke skywalker, the wise old man ben kenobi, the call to adventure and initial refusal of the call luke resists bens invitation to come with him and learn to be a jedi knight, the bellyofthewhale crisis the heroes are swallowed by the fearsome death star space station, and so on. A new hope step 1 is to determine who the hero of the myth is which is luke skywalker. Yet as the room itself darkens, the vast movie screen brightens in contrast, and the peal of a single trumpet heralds a familiar tune. If you have not prevusly coverd archetypes with your students, please look at my archetype notes, quizzes, and powerpoint unit. Star wars character archetypes by corey guiltner on prezi. Choose from 500 different sets of star wars archetypes flashcards on quizlet. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years, it revealed a horrific sight. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Luke skywalker is the protagonist, the hero, who set out to save the princess and learn more about the force after losing his guardians to opposing side, the empire. Heroes for a new hope is a hardcover compilation that collects the miniseries star wars. When luke disappears underwater in the garbage chute then suddenly reappears. With that, it makes perfect sense to start with star wars episode iv. Every year fans of the epic star wars franchise old and new, lightside and dark.
In the three decades since i discovered the hero with a thousand faces. Learn how to use the archetypal characters from star wars in your story. Star wars episode iv a new hope archetype lesson plan and. Im writing a paper about jungian archetypes in this film. Situational and character archetypes in star wars iv. Jungs theories on the archetypes and the collective unconscious, particularly as described by joseph campbell in his discussion of the journey of the mythic hero. Because carl jung in his writings of archetypes often saw the relationship between. It is about a young simple man named luke skywalker from the planet tatooine who was pulled into an adventure he least expected. Luke skywalker joins forces with a jedi knight, a cocky pilot. After meeting obiwan kenobi and hearing leias full message, explaining that shes given the death star plans to artoo and that she needs obiwan to take them to her father on alderaan, luke stumbles upon a jawa massacre and realizes imperial stormtroopers are tracking the droids.
Learning the jedi ways after his aunt and uncles death. During the 1981 rerelease of the film, something peculiar happened, though, and from then on, star wars would be known as star wars episode iv. Archetypal analysis claims that all mythologies have the same basic structure with respect to their characters, and their storyline, the most wellknown combination being that of the heros quest. Character archetypes posters and graphic organizers.