1. Great exploration questions!

    I’ve never been a fan of the “ghost”-voice of Obi Wan, even as a kid it was my least favorite part of the movies.

    I’m a bigger fan of some of Yoda’s statements about size and attitude, and the fact that we are spiritual beings. I think we often forget that we are all immortals . . . whether our outcome is  darkness and gnashing of teeth or a heavenly home with Jesus. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and these movies can definitely be a good way of discussing that, even if that wasn’t the intent of Lucas.

    I love your thoughts on the nostalgia part, because I have often wondered if I can’t see these movies clearly because I saw them first as a child. My nine-year-old cousin and I were devastated and dismayed to find out that Vader was Luke’s father – now I see it as a classic Greek tragedy twist. I didn’t like Luke’s portrayed reaction as a kid, but I got it at the same time because I felt the same gut-wrenching disgust at the idea. Sometimes, I think that’s why it’s in so many joking memes – it was seriously disturbing as a kid to find out that the ultimate villain was the hero’s father – that Vader had truly chosen to be what he was. Luke was only saved from the same fate by his sacrifice, and by his friends . . . both good themes for any Christian audience to discuss.

     

     

    • I love your thoughts on the nostalgia part, because I have often wondered if I can’t see these movies clearly because I saw them first as a child.

      Interestingly enough, I’m actually a pro fan compared with a friend of mine who only recently saw the films — like this week. And he tweeted about it.

      The amazing Luke/Darth Vader emotional moments also stuck out to him:

      But that scene in Return between Luke and Darth was incredible – best in the series. Very moving. Found myself stunned by the turn of events

       

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