Tag: Luke
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Star Wars Week: Philia
Nothing makes elementary school students giggle like the word “love.” One of my goals with my Star Wars club was to help them understand the concept of philia or love of friends. I wanted them to know that it’s ok to “love” a friend, and Luke, Han and Leia are a perfect example. For the sake […]
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Star Wars Week: Han the Hero
Much is made of George Lucas’ homage to Joseph Campbell and Luke on the classic hero’s journey. But what about Han? Han is on a journey of his own, a somewhat different quest with a somewhat different goal. Han is jaded and world-weary, unlike Luke and Leia who are fresh and full of passionate conviction. […]
Beth Warstadt 