Stormtroopers and Strumtruppen: How German History Inspired Props of the Star Wars Galactic Empire
BY PAUL PFINGSTL
The word and even the concept of “Stormtrooper” comes from the assault tactics developed by the German Army in the First World War.
I Am a Jedi: Luke Skywalker’s Journey of the Soul
BY ELLEN VIRGINIA
His intentions may be earnest, yet Luke still struggles with numerous obstacles on his arduous path to Jedi Knighthood.
Confronting the Darkness: Fear, Free Will, and "The Return of the Jedi"
BY EMERALD
At his core, I believe that Luke was afraid of falling into darkness the way his father did, which is why Yoda warned him not to seek out Vader.
