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Star Wars, by George Lucas, is an excellent movie. This movie is filled with archetypal and mythic patterns , and the ideas represented in the film be essential ingredients to human emotion . The most obvious idea represented by the movie is religion. Good versus Evil, Light versus Dark, and the Rebels versus the Empire -- these are all unearthly overtones in the elaborate story line. The religious connections become apparent when aspects of the movie are analyzed.      Star Wars opens with a deserted desert planet where the viewer is introduced to the of import character, Luke Skywalker, and his aunt and uncle. Luke is a young kid who yearns for adventure, he is gifted with a strong grasp of "The Force", a mystical ability to manipulate the surroundings with ones mind. At first, Luke is unaware of his gift, and unsure of his beliefs. He is guided by a old wise man named Obi-Wan Kenobi, A one time Jedi Knight. Jedi Knights were once the protectors of the extragalactic nebula but are all but extinct. Obi-Wan provides guidance for the young Skywalker, teaching him how to use his gift for good. Once Luke lets go of his mental block, and is able to finger the force, Obi-Wan tells him "Youve taken your first step into a larger world." The force is a religion that is not only an idea, but seems to have physical properties to it. Its all powerful, standardized a God, but yet the Jedi have found a way to interact with it. The force is balanced between good and evil, providing room in the galaxy for both. Obi-wan describes the force as "what gives the Jedi his power... Its an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, it penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together. Also on the good side of The Force, there are the Rebels, and Princess Leia. It is enkindle to note that all of the foot soldiers of the Rebel Alliance wear helmets which are open faced, so that the viewer can see the face of the rebel, and h umanize them. Princess Leia represents the damozel in distress that is held captive by the evil lord, Darth Vader. The Princess is dressed in a white gown to show innocence, purity, and truth.      There are also characters in Star Wars that are somewhat neutral when it comes to The Force.