Episode 97: Star Wars (part 1)

Fable & The Verbivore

English - July 06, 2021 06:55 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 96: Interview with K.T. Anglehart

Next Episode: Episode 98: Star Wars (part 2)

Notes:

The Verbivore mentioned the hero’s journey as part of this episode. Here’s a good description from Reedsy:

Hero's Journey 101 - https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-structure/heros-journey/

Fable and the Verbivore talked about how episodes 1-3 play out with the feeling of a Greek Tragedy. Here’s some information of that form of storytelling and the play Oedipus Rex:

https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Tragedy/

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Oedipus-Rex-play-by-Sophocles

The Verbivore consulted many resources while prepping for this episode, including the following:

“George Lucas Tries to Explain the Real Meaning of the Star Wars Saga” - https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/george-lucas-tries-explain-real-meaning-star-wars-saga

“Star Wars: Love is the Balance” by Wayward Jedi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEYCYL_9jl8

“Star Wars Poetry” by - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7ZW1gtCljs

“What Do We Want From a Star Wars Movie?” by Patrick (H) Willems - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeUGLUYYYNQ&list=PLK-VmT9palrRVx8KtxmPl4n_UC43uQY09&index=6

Fable references the studies that show that people will either rise or fall to meet your expectations. This is what’s known as the self-fulfilling prophecy. Here is some additional information:

https://positivepsychology.com/self-fulfilling-prophecy/

The Verbivore mentions that she thinks that Ben Solo is written as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Here is an article on what that means:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/highly-sensitive-person

Movies Mentioned:

Star Wars: A New Hope – Directed by George Lucas

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – Directed by Irvin Kershner

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Directed by Richard Marquand

Star Wars: The Phantom Menace – Directed by George Lucas

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones - Directed by George Lucas

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith - Directed by George Lucas

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Directed by Gareth Edwards

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Directed by J.J. Abrams