A New Hope

I've always wanted to sit down and write about my passion for science fiction.  This class was the excuse to do that.  I've learned a lot about myself and my writing.  I have work ahead of me to continue to improve my writing.  My persona was a good choice, however I have room for improvement.

I need to be more bold with my writing.  I tip toe around what I want to say, but I need to dive deeper.  Science Fiction is important to me because it speaks to me.  I have learned to think for myself.  I have learned to look at the world through different perspectives.  Most importantly, I have learned about myself.

Star Wars was a religious experience for me.  I based a lot on that story growing up.  I also looked to other stories to point my moral compass in a particular direction.

One of the reasons this is possible for me, and many others is the bold messages that are formed in these fictional worlds.  There are messages of unyielding temptations, harsh realities, and the message of hope, just to name a few.

There are so many different characters and stories, but the one thing I always gleaned from them was that no matter how bad things might be, there was always an obligation by the hero to do the right thing.  Whether the hero knew what the right thing was, or if he even decided to do right or wrong, the option for good was always there.

I'll leave you with the song below.  A lot of fans argue the best movie in the Star Wars trilogy was The Empire Strikes Back.  I can't argue with that.  However, I think the song that best summarizes the spirit of the story is this one.