Arguably one of the most well-known movies ever George Lucas’ Star Wars Episode IV; A New Hope has been seen by millions around the world. The movie entails the beginning of Luke Skywalker’s journey through space on a quest to overthrow the empire. However, this classic has a much more structured side. George Lucas’ Star Wars IV; A New Hope, is specifically modeled to follow Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey to not only send Luke on his journey, but also to add a unique approach to his story. Star Wars begins with Luke being rudely pulled from his everyday life on Tatooine into the beginning of his hero’s journey, his call to adventure. He begins the story as a young man, old enough to understand the world, but not quite old enough to have figured out his place in it. His call comes after he unknowingly buys two droids belonging to the Princess Leia and uncovers her message to an Obi Wan Kenobi asking for his help to stop the empire. Luke is initially interested in helping her, but is deterred once he hears what it will entail from his neighbor Ben Kenobi, an aged Jedi who …show more content…
Obi Wan fits the profile of a mentor perfectly, he has the experience and wisdom Luke lacks as is evident when he casually dismisses the Stormtroopers who are searching for C-3P0 and R2-D2. Luke consistently looks to Obi Wan for instruction in the ways of the force and keys to solving the mystery of what happened to his parents. Obi Wan agrees to teach Luke the ways of the force, but shies away from the truth about Luke’s parents after judging that this information would not be the best for Luke at this point in his life. Obi Wan continues to show his wisdom and guidance as a mentor even after his death. He guides Luke by offering his advice to “Use the force, Luke,” (Lucas) when Luke faces his ultimate trial to destroy the Death