For those of you who have never been long, long, ago and far, far away….this special assignment is a starting place for you.
Star Wars: A New Hope
Watch the movie, then ask your parents what they thought of it. Were they kids when it came out?
Did anything surprise you? What were some of the themes which can relate to today?
Why do you think Star Wars remains so popular today? Do you think it will remain popular for later generations?
What can your experience with Star Wars tell you about popular culture? What can this movie tell you about popular culture and the time which is was made?
What can the trilogy tell us about the classic tropes of the Hero story, as well as the battle between good and evil?