Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
ence continues to guide L u k e ) and gaining a new father figure in Yoda. As he learns
to master the Force he is tempted by the dark side, represented by the villainous
D a r t h Vader, who eventually reveals himself as Luke's true father. Like many a hero
before him, Luke must confront the fact that his father was not perfect, and that
he has some o f the same dangerous tendencies that made his father a tyrant and a
monster. In this section the plot somewhat resembles the Wagnerian scenario of
Siegfried, the young hero who must re-forge a broken sword that represents the
failure of the previous generation.
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EPILOGUE: LOOKING BACK ON THE JOURNEY
Luke passes a major Resurrection test in Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, when he
has the opportunity and the motivation to kill his father, for Lord Vader is threat
ening to turn Luke's sister Princess Leia to the dark side o f the Force
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