How Has Star Wars Influenced My Life

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What is the most enjoyable pastime for a young boy to do? For me, I enjoyed nothing more than running around and playing Star Wars. The thrill of taking out imaginary Storm Troopers and bounty hunters was the most captivating activity as a young child. Star Wars is probably the first influential movie that I experienced, considering my parents claiming that I began watching the movies when I first came home from the hospital. As a result, Star Wars has had a permanent impact on my life. Without Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings, the text I am analyzing, I would be a drastically different individual than I am today. Star Wars is a series of films created and directed by George Lucas. Released over a span of nearly thirty years (1977-2005),…show more content…
Both universes are immersive in both the size and the amount of lore contained in them. The characters in both stories travel all across the universe, exploring and fighting. This story element has influenced me by giving me the desire to explore everywhere – land, sea, and space. The two series share another important element; the main characters are the only people who have the capability of saving the world, they were chosen. The main characters were practically flawless, and used their opportunities to become heroes. These two elements have had a huge impact on me, imbuing me with a massive sense of self-purpose and motivation, and a desire to travel and save the world, fighting for my beliefs. As a result, I joined the Navy where I will become an officer, travel the world, and protect what I believe is good. Both series have influenced me in this fashion. However, these movies shared distinctly different messages and affected me in different ways. Star Wars taught me independence. As illustrated by my childhood game, I alone would accomplish impossible feats, with no need for assistance. The Lord of the Rings instilled the true value of friends in me. Through the positive influence of these two series, I have been shaped into a more productive and motivated citizen of

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