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RFR Q&A #174: Star Wars - The Morality Tale (Patreon)

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STAR WARS has always been a tale of good vs evil, dark vs light, hate vs love. The boundaries are crystal clear. RFR V.I.P. Scott St. Louis returns to the Q&A to discuss the morality of STAR WARS and it's role in the Saga. We also discuss the STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, the upcoming documentary "A Disturbance In The Force" and the new Chewbacca Life Day action figure coming soon from Hasbro and more. 

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Sean W. from Warsaw

Ooh! Just saw this drop (and I'm actually ON TIME for it!) This sounds like it's gonna be good!

Sean W. from Warsaw

Just finished listening. Good convo! I love it anytime someone digs into the morality of the stories, especially with Lucas's interviews. Great application for your own life, Scott. Words to live by.

Ben P. Stein

Great insights from both Scott and Jimmy in this episode! I agree that the other characters have made Din Djarin a better person, and I'd add it's symbiotic. Din has also brought out the better natures of many of those around him; Grogu might be leaning more into the dark side (I'm recalling his force choking) if he didn't have a better parent. I loved Jimmy's insight that the Jedi mistakenly thought that their organization could manage and control the Force; this seems reminiscent of the kind of organizational hubris that can occur in the real world and provides more evidence of the wisdom of George Lucas in creating a story that relates to our lives. Finally, Scott, I loved your story about the Boston bank and Jimmy's pronouncement that "circle is now complete." Excellent Q&A; thanks for making my Thursday afternoon all the more pleasant!

Quinnton PNW

This isn't exactly relevant to the main topic, but I was shocked how much I enjoyed season 1 of Rebels during my current rewatch. Initially, I found it cheesy and kiddy but I now notice how well they set up the show in season 1. There are moments that I got emotional, specifically involving Ezra or Kanan, even Zeb.

Sean W. from Warsaw
>>113877439

These are interesting ideas, about the Jedi and Force. I guess I've never seen it that way in large part because of how the Clone Wars series first episode sets the stage with Yoda teaching the clones themselves how they are a part of the Force, etc. If Yoda himself is out there teaching this to non-Force users, isn't the Force a bit more broadly understood by the common person, in a sense? I've always been a little confused on this issue, but that's how it seems to me.

Sean W. from Warsaw

You guys brought up something in this episode, about Jedi and Force-sensitive kids. There were one or two episodes of the Clone Wars specifically about this. I think they were the ones where Cad Bane disguises himself as a Jedi. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't we see a few real Jedi talking with parents about their children? I seem to recall the parents and the Jedi come to a mutual agreement about the children, and a real sense of understanding. I don't think the Jedi "abduct" them! Lol I also seem to recall that the parents are free to not give their children to the Jedi Order, but that there are two dangers in doing so: One, that the children could grow up and use their powers selfishly; or two, that their powers would just diminish altogether, and the children would lose the gift of the Force altogether. I'm pretty sure it was the latter, though, due to how a person has to have proper training and discipline to use the Force and keep it honed (like what Luke says of Grogu at the end of Mando season 2). And like what Yoda warned about Anakin: That he would be dangerous IF trained, not so much if he were not. So, I get the impression that people only become dangerous in the Force is they are a part of some of the rare Force-using cultures devoted to the dark side, not so much if they're just left alone. Thoughts? I could be wrong on all this! Anyone remember anything differently?

Sean W. from Warsaw
>>113930100

I think the Jedi kept a check on just the dark side cultures, not so much Force cultures in general. I seem to remember there were a few in the Clone Wars series, right? And also in Rebels, with the people Zeb is descended from, the Lasat.

Sean W. from Warsaw

Hey, I just remembered a really intriguing thing Lucas said in a commentary or interview or something. He was talking about how the midi-chlorians are reflected in the bigger cosmos, the balance of the Force, and all that. Does anyone remember this? It was something about how the macro is reflected in the micro, such as how the Senate and civilization is reflected in the way the balance of the Force works with everyone working together or falling apart, being too insular, etc. But it goes in line with what Scott and Jimmy were talking about regarding the morality tale and how characters can be a good influence on others. Like little "cells" in the macro world drawing others in towards themselves for a stronger unit. I think Lucas commented that's how he perceived civilization to work, too, with all the different star systems and all that. Really cool perspective!

Kyle Burress

It never ceases to amaze me at all of the insight everyone has. I absolutely love hearing this type of stuff. Almost a month in and I'm so glad I became a Patreon and seeing everything I've been missing since I discovered the podcast a few years ago. Definitely helps finally being debt free!

Ben P. Stein
>>113877439

Interesting points, Sean. Now that you mention it, Yoda did seem to be particularly enlightened among the Jedi, as he also seemed not to take himself as seriously as some of the others. As you mention, he also did great outreach as it were about the Force to non-Jedi. Love talking about this stuff! Thank you!

Maddie G

Another great Q&A Scott & Jmac! Always bringing the deep revelations. Keep up the good work.

Jared Cantor

To me that's always going to be the flaw of Disney era star wars: too much content coming at fans too fast. Because of that there just isn't the incentive for creators to give us all the details that we used to live on, like the names and stories of background aliens at the cantina. And likewise they're just is not enough time to rewatch three or four or five times a series like Kenobi. A benefit of a movie is that, of course, it has to tell a very condensed story and rewatching a 2-hour movie several times is thus much more feasible.

Eric from Phoenix

Great discussion guys! I loved the Little House on the Prairie reference with Din and thought it was spot on. Also, loved the final thought, so good!