Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

This body of work will analyze the story Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. In this writing, there will be distinct illustrations and examples of how this story is a prime example of the Hero’s Journey. Many archetypes will be found throughout.

Music is used all over the world in movies, plays, and other entertainments. Musical composers are widely known for their talent to create their own original pieces. Each unique composer specializes in a different category of theater and occasionally many categories. One very famous film composer, John Towner Williams, is a very significant part of music history considering his family history, adult development, and musical accomplishments.

The use of jazz and other experiments continued on into the 1960s. It was in this decade that acceptance of new music led to the scoring of INSERT TITLE HERE, the first movie to use a rock soundtrack.

Joseph Campbell is a famous anthropologist who studied myths, stories, and religions from all over the world. He found a common thread that linked all of them. George Lucas used campbell’s non-fiction book Hero with Thousand Faces to get mos of his ideas to right the movie Star Wars. The Hero’s Journey has Three main stages: The Separation, Initiation, and the return. Luke Skywalker is main character in Star Wars movie. He is a hero based on Campbell’s idea.

As one of the greatest composers of all time, John Williams is best known for his film scores in countless iconic movies, including Star Wars, Jaws, Superman, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones. At 82 years old, John Williams is considered legendary because of his role as a composer, conductor, and pianist. He has significantly impacted pop culture by creating the soundtracks to over 100 classic American movies (Truitt). John Williams has worked closely with Steven Spielberg, creating extraordinary compositions for Spielberg’s cinemas (Eldridge). John Williams’ stated, “So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories” (Truitt). Without

In the book called Battle Notes: Music of the Vietnam War, author Lee Andresen discussed the various viewpoints of songwriters in their music, pertaining to the American involvement in the Vietnam War. His thesis was that “All American wars had their music, but Vietnam was a conflict in which music played an especially significant role. Beyond simply entertaining, it also shaped and articulated public opinion in unprecedented fashion.” Andresen showed this in his work, by showing how different forms of both anti-war and pro-war songs had an effect on the American public. Because of the various songs written by anti-war singers like Jack DeShannon and Scott McKenzie, as well as promotion

Lin Manuel Miranda, actor, lyricist, composer, singer, and songwriter. A lengthy title, but one that is well deserved and well earned. Although there are many talented musical artists, Lin is one of the best, some might even say the best. His work is well known, appeals to a variety of people, and teaches something to those who listen to it; whether that may be a lesson about love, life, and betrayal, or whether it is about finding one’s self.

In Hollywood, it’s rare, very rare for a name to be associated with as many great projects as John Williams is. Aside from producer Jerry Bruckheimer, I can think of no one but Williams to sit on that throne, and rightfully so. The films he composed for are now either cult classics, regarded as genre-starters or artistic masterpieces.

Star Wars, one of the most famous films to this day, was written and directed by George Lucas. Star Wars a film that follows the story of Luke Skywalker, a young man from the planet of Tatooine living with his aunt and uncle. But, his life is forever changed when his uncle decides to buy a pair of seemingly normal droids, R2D2 and C3po. Skywalker shortly comes to find that stored inside of R2-D2 is a message from Princess Leia, who is being held hostage by the Galactic Empire, asking for help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. So Luke Skywalker, along with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewy, R2D2 and C3po embark on a mission to rescue the beautiful Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Now I am going to

film’s purpose is to highlight the people and talent behind the music that left their mark

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977), written by George Lucas, follows Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill) as he stumbles upon a R2D2 droid that contains information including blueprints of the Death Star for Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Alec Guinness). After Luke’s aunt and uncle are killed by

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” These iconic words have been at the beginning of every single movie in one of the best space fantasy sagas of all time. From the time of its creation to modern day, Star Wars has been loved by millions of

There is little doubt that that dynamic between Rey and Finn was one of the greatest things about “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The chemistry between John Boyega and Daisy Ridley gave “Episode 7” a funny, light-hearted air despite the fact that Rey and Finn are up against insurmountable odds.

Tennessee Williams is a world famous playwright. He has won many prestigious awards. In 1947, Williams penned one of his most famous plays, A Streetcar Named Desire, winning him the Pulitzer Prize. William’s background greatly influenced his writing, and because of this, alcoholism and mental illness are issues strongly reflected in his works (Williams 1817). A Streetcar Named Desire is a story about a women with mental health issues, named Blanche Dubois. In the play, Blanche loses her family 's estate, and goes to stay with her sister Stella.  Stella lives with her husband Stanley.  From the start of the play, the audience begins to notice Blanche and Stanley’s contrasted personalities. Williams uses symbolism to allow his characters to represent something stronger than themselves. Past and present are intertwined in A Streetcar Named Desire through Blanche and Stanley; Blanche represents the past: the Old South, aristocracy, and former sensitivity, while Stanley represents the present: the New South, the industrial class, and modern straightforwardness.

Roger’s and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music is arguably one of the most well known films that many can admit to watching at least once in their lifetime. People all around the world have found this musical inspiring, as it documents growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II. This incredibly well written film is based on the story of the Von Trapp family who escaped Austria when the Nazis invaded it during the war. Part of what made this movie so interesting on so many different accounts was the music that accompanied the vivid and exciting scenes. Without music, many could agree that our world would be a sad, quiet, dull and depressing place. In John Harrington Edward’s book God and Music, he states, “In simplest definition,