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The peculiar case of the Chosen-One-trope in STAR WARS by lunatic_jellybear
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
02 Jan 2022
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The following is an investigation of how George Lucas uses the "Chosen One" trope in his six Star Wars movies.
Lots has been said already on the subject, but things are never as straight forward as they seem in Star Wars. Lucas' twists and subversions of this narrative device deserve a closer look and I have to admit, I always found it deeply fascinating how he cut that trope open and left it gutted on the floor in the end.
(or: Another piece of Star Wars Meta.)
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What is the will of the force? by lunatic_jellybear
Fandoms: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy
01 Mar 2021
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“In my experience, there is no such thing as luck.”
A small series of Star Wars meta-posts centered around the question what we can learn about the force, if we take Obi-Wan by his word and assume that Lucas placed every plot point and narrative development in his movies on purpose. In this case the force functions as an in-universe explanation for a morality led movie-narrative. Which means the force becomes equal to the will of the artist who punishes the characters for what is considered wrong and rewards them for actions considered right.
What the force considers right and wrong, through, is one of the most wildly speculated about questions in the fandom. The following is my contribution to this discussion.
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The “Faust” motif in Star Wars by lunatic_jellybear
Fandoms: Star Wars Prequel Trilogy, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Faust - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust - Eine deutsche Volkssage (Movie 1926)
21 Dec 2020
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A piece of Star Wars Meta.
The text is looking at the usage of tropes and ideas from the classic "Faust"-Tragedy in Lucas' Star Wars movies.
The comparison conducted draws from J.W. Goethe's 1808 theater play "Faust - Eine Tragödie, Erster Teil" ("Faust - A Tragedy, Part One") and F.W. Murnau's 1926 silent movie "Faust - Eine deutsche Volkssage" ("Faust - A German Folktale").
A special focus is put on the practice of scene quotation which George Lucas uses extensively and from a wide range of sources throughout his cinematic works.Series
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Looking for Rings - Meta and other thoughts on George Lucas' Star Wars Hexalogy by lunatic_jellybear
Fandom: Faust - Eine deutsche Volkssage (Movie 1926), Faust - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
02 Jan 2022
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There is a number saved in Meng Yao’s phone. Meng Yao doesn’t remember it.
Here, a snapshot of spidery memory: the laugh of a stranger, the imprint of a hand on Meng Yao’s shoulder. Pressure against his mouth. The taste of skin. A dark braid crowning a perfect undercut, snaking down between powerful shoulders.
There is a number saved in Meng Yao’s phone, a number that isn’t there but which he scrolls past in his contact history regardless. Every time he tries pressing ‘call’, the number… un-knows itself.
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18 May 2021
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18 May 2021
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Double Agent Vader by Fialleril
Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Original Trilogy
06 Dec 2017
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The one where Vader turned double agent for the Rebellion about three years after ROTS, and Leia is now his primary contact with the Rebellion.
This is a collection of oneshots that all fit into the same universe, but posted in no particular order. Updated when the muse strikes me.
Alternate summary, according to TV Tropes: A man attempts to escape slavery by turning into one of his culture heroes, teaching his daughter how to do magic, killing people, and flower arranging.
For more about this 'verse, check out the tag on my tumblr.
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You ask of my companions. Hills, sir, and the sundown, and a dog as large as myself that my father bought me. They are better than human beings, because they know but do not tell. -Dickinson
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Works in Progress by panharmonium
Fandoms: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Prequel Trilogy
28 Nov 2014
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Padawan Anakin Skywalker is a work in progress. But then, so is his master. Various unconnected snippets set during the apprenticeship of Anakin Skywalker, updated whenever inspiration strikes.
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19 May 2020
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just beautiful. And also great lessons on parenting