Episode Four - An Idealistic Crusade

Why Do We Love Star Wars

Jon and Keith explore The Hero's Journey and how George Lucas was influenced by and utilized the text of Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With a Thousand Faces while creating Star Wars, and most specifically the character of Luke Skywalker. Luke’s path is laid out through the journey, and along the way - we can all see ourselves in Luke.

Episode Guest: Professor Mark C.E. Peterson, Ph. D, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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