Star Wars story

movie: Star Wars (1977) · 1977-05-25

The Rebel Alliance, led by Princess Leia, attempts to destroy the Galactic Empire's space station, the Death Star.

22 total · 2 choice · 9 major · 11 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
good vs. evil choice Some used the Force for good, awhile others, like Darth Vader, used it for evil.
precognition choice All Jedi fighting is based on having a feeling of knowing what will happen before it happens.
annihilation by a planet busting device major The Empire used the Death Star to maintain galactic hegemony. The power of the Death Star was demonstrated on Princess Leia's homeworld, Alderaan.
artificial planet major The Death Star planet killing superweapon.
coping with the death of a family member major Luke grieved over the killings of his aunt and uncle. Later he mourned Ben.
facing an overpowering adversary major The rebels went up against the overpowering forces of the Empire.
imperialism major The Empire used the Death Star to maintain galactic hegemony.
interstellar space travel major Everyone were flying around in space all over the galaxy - typical space opera.
resistance movement major The Rebel Alliance was in open rebellion against the Empire.
the need for adventure major Luke wanted to leave the backwater Tatooine and find excitement