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Archetypes in Star Wars Fill in the blanks with the correct information.
Color Archetypes Character Name
Color(s)
Meaning
White Gold/yellow/brown Brown
Youth, innocence, untouched by world Comfortable in his universe/world Identify with the land
Luke’s Uncle
Brown
Luke’s Aunt
Brown Blue Brown
Belongs to the land; comfortable with it. Part of the land; comfortable on it Peacemaker between Luke and Uncle In harmony with the universe; in touch with the land Protocol, purpose; seems pessimistic, but always hopes for the best Peaceful Passionate about his duty Evil, sinister, intelligent, knowledge of The Force Innocence, purity of purpose, goodness
Luke Skywalker Jawas, sandpeople
Obi Won Kenobi C3PO
Gold, brass, yellow
R2D2 Darth Vadar
Blue stripes Red light Black
Princess Leia
White
storm troopers
White Not completely evil-following orders Black Death, destruction, terror black vest, white shirt Smuggler(bad), but helps Luke(good) blue pants/red stripe Secure in self; passionate about beliefs Blue Blue (looks (looks much much like like Earth) Earth) Peacefu Peacefull planet planet;; they they have no no weapons weapons
Han Solo Alderon (planet) Darth Vadar’s light sabre Obi Won’s light sabre
Number Archetypes Archetypes Number 7 3
Red
War, aggression, violence, death, blood
Blue
Peace; “For 1000 generations…Jedis guardians of peace before the Empire.”
Explanation Lead characters-Luke, Obi Won, Han, Leia, Chewbaka, C3PO, R2D2-represent order and good Usual number of Imperial fighters attacking at one time
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Situational Archetypes Situation
Movie Reference
The Quest
Deliver the secret plans of the Death Star to the rebel base to destroy it; thereby bringing peace/fertility to the universe.
The Task
Luke must destroy the Death Star (superhuman feat) to show himself a true Jedi. Luke must acquire “the Force” to be a Jedi knight; steps to that goal-meeting Obi Won and Han, rescuing Leia, etc. Darth Vadar turned to the dark side; lives in isolation both physically and emotionally; has few allies or confidantes Aunt and uncle’s death give Luke motivation to seek the Force; Obi Won’s death gives “birth” to the Jedi in Luke
The Initiation The Fall Death and Rebirth
Symbolic Archetypes Symbol Light v. Darkness Water v. Desert Haven v. Wilderness Innate Wisdom v. Educated Stupidity Nature v. Mechanistic World Good v. Evil
Movie Reference
Light in Han’s/Leia’s ships=hope illumination; Death Star darkness = despair, fear, ignorance Luke’s home-desert; spiritual and physical starvation and loneliness for Luke Han’s ship/rebel camp-safety, a chance to regain pe ace Death Star/desert – a wilderness, places of danger Obi Won = instinctive wisdom (peace will prevail). Death Star commander, General Tak = educated stupidity(force,fear) Death Star/DarthVadar-cold, mechanical; Vadar is kept alive through technology Luke, Han, Leia-no protective gear; rely on nature(force) Good forces of rebels/Leia; evil forces of the Empire
Unhealable Wound
Luke’s desire to be like his father and avenge aunt and uncle’s death; gives him the desire to be a Jedi .
Ritual
Ceremony to become a Jedi; the awards ceremony completes the initiation and makes him officially a Jedi The light saber-those who don’t believe in the Force can’t use it effectively
Magic Weapon
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Character Archetypes Archetype The Hero The Young Man from the Provinces The Initiate Mentor Mentor-Pupil Relationship Father/Son Conflict
Character Name Luke Obi Won (not exact) Luke
Luke Obi Won Kenobi Obi Won Kenobi and Luke
Luke and his uncle
Explanation Classic definition; saves the day Die for another; simply disappears Raised by aunt and uncle, not real parents; leaves; creates new solutions from old life Must endure the training of a Jedi; wears white until its complete Teacher to Luke; also a father figure Learns the secrets and powers of the Force by watching Obi Won Tension between Luke and his uncle; conflict of desires Face perils as a group
Hunting Group of Companions Friendly Beast
R2D2. C3PO, Han Solo, Leia, Chewbaka, Luke Chewbaka
Loyal to Han Solo
The Devil Figure
General Tak Darth Vadar Darth Vadar (later films)
Persuades Darth Vadar to work for evil; evil figure of the movie Redeems himself; realizes his mistakes through his son’s love.
Obi Won Kenobi
Death in front of Luke makes him more powerful; shows Darth’s sin Banished from goodness when he betrays the Jedi for the dark side Goodness; works for good; inspires others to help; Luke and Han attracted to her strength Fearless, uses a weapon, knowledgeable; conflict with Han Must be rescued from Darth Vadar, the garbage heap; allows Han and Luke to save her Create fear in other characters
The Evil figure with the Ultimately Good Heart The Scapegoat The Outcast
Darth Vadar
The Platonic Ideal
Princess Leia
The Amazon Warrior
Princess Leia
The Damsel in Distress
Princess Leia
Creatures of Nightmare
Monsters in the bar, in the desert, in the trash heap
Other archetypes – names: Luke – comes from Lucas and Lucien meaning light Han – gift from God, the first money taken at the beginning of a business day Solo – alone, independent Darth – death, dark Vadar – invader, similar to “Vater”, father in German
