Star Wars on the Paradox of Good and Evil

When the first Star Wars movie was released in 1977, was it predicted that the series would turn into a global phenomenon? I highly doubt it. Nevertheless, people embraced and expanded this space adventure. Star Wars, which turned into a cult brand and universe over time, served as a bridge between generations. What made Star Wars so popular is the ultimate question. Space battles, lightsabers, the struggle of various races and classes, or a father-son drama? Everyone has their own answer to this question.

When it comes to Star Wars movies, there are undoubtedly details that first come to mind. Darth Vader's iconic breathing sound, lightsabers clashing, droids' funny moments, Master Yoda's advice, etc. Besides all these, it is necessary to take a closer look at the core of the story. A universe where good and evil are in perfect balance, like black and white, inspired by the philosophy of yin and yang. There are two separate poles in the balance of the scale. Jedi and Sith. Jedi are space monks who use the force that forms the basis of the universe and are trained to maintain order and peace. Sith, on the other hand, is the side of force born from the dark side and fed by anger and greed. From this perspective, we can say that a romantic, even orthodox, perspective prevails, with sharp distinctions between good and evil. In films with rich content, whether science fiction or drama, we see that the story and character developments have heterodox, complex, and multi-dimensional transitions. In this context, Star Wars is inspired by a very classical and linear mentality.

Recently, we have seen the Star Wars universe evolve with characters focusing on the gray side of the force. We witness stories with more psychological and mature content based on the thesis that there is darkness in every light and light in every darkness. We will continue to observe what kind of structure Star Wars will have in the future.