Star Wars
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You’ve all heard of the typical five-act plot structure—exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. And it’s an excellent structure—bare-bones enough to apply to just about any story, while providing enough of a framework to fit your elements inside. But there’s another structure that comes in handy, especially when you’re dealing with a work
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Star Wars is an incredible story that stands the test of time. And a large part of the reason for its longevity is the way it defied the stereotypes and expectations of the era. Note before we begin—while I also love the prequel trilogy and The Force Awakens, this dissertation deals specifically with the original
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One of the biggest mistakes people make in the world of fandom is assuming we’re supposed to like prequel-era Anakin Skywalker. Now, this isn’t to say he can’t be your favorite character, or that you can’t appreciate the nuances of his journey to the dark side. I don’t mean he can’t be a character you
