2. Characteristics of Heroes Humble background, but of noble heritage Has a mentor and friends who help him Acquires unique weapon / skills Goes on a quest or journey Overcomes adversity Faces temptation Fights evil http://www.theplatelady.com/plates3/luke-skywalker.jpg

3. Heroic Attributes – Heritage Raised as a farm boy on a remote planet Son of Amidala, Queen of Naboo, and Anakin Skywalker, the most powerful Jedi Twin brother of Princess Leia Becomes a Jedi Knight http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.art.com/images/products/large/

4. Heroic Attributes - Mentors Taught the ways of the Force by Obiwan Kenobi, Jedi Knight After the death of Obiwan, Luke travels to Dagoba, to learn the ways of the Force from Yoda, the last of the Jedi Knights http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mikematthewsyoga.com/sitebuilderco tent/sitebuilderpictures/Luke-Skywalker-Yoda.jpeg&imgrefurl=http:// http://images.art.com/images/products/large/10204000/10204244.jpg

5. Heroic Attributes - Weapon Luke is given his father’s lightsaber by Obiwan Kenobi The lightsaber is the weapon of a Jedi Knight http://www.canada.com/storyimage.html?id=51aa446d-bc5a-4753-8806-5a85e0729a9 e&img=94e7e&img=94e7a429-41e4-4275-8b9f-e517c44d9620&path=/topics/technology/science/

6. Heroic Attributes – Weapon Luke discovers that Darth Vader is, in truth, his father, once known as Anakin Skywalker. After Luke loses his lightsaber in a duel with Vader, Luke constructs his own lightsaber. http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgid030319s4+darth-vader-and-luke-skywalker-on- deathstar-star-wars-limited-edition-giclee-canvas-print-giclee-canvas-print-small.jpg http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wwwhttp://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www. dockingbay101.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/Luke-

7. Heroic Attributes – Weapon / Skills Luke is also a great pilot As a reward for rescuing Princess Leia, he is given an X-Wing fighter, so that he can continue to fight against the Galactic Empire http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.dockingbay101.com/images/ albums/userpics/10001/Luke-

8. Heroic Attributes - Skill Luke is strong in the ways of the Force. The path of a Jedi is often difficult, filled with conflict and pain. Through the Force, Luke Skywalker's life begins as a simple farmboy, and ends as the greatest hero the galaxy has ever known. ripleyhs.jack.k12.wv.us/.../luke_skywalker.htm

9. Heroic Attributes – Journey or Quest From Tatooine to the Death Star Jungles of Yavin Ice planet of Hoth Swamps of Dagoba Cloud City Back to Tatooine Back to Dagoba Forest moon of Endor Back to the Death Star http://bp0.blogger.com/_a-OoqPhU3cg/R-8dojFJIyI/AAAAAAAAA Bw/cNmxmUH4qlM/s1600-h/luke+skywalker.jpg http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www. dockingbay101.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/Luke-

10. Heroic Attributes – Overcomes Adversity Raised on a desert planet by uncle and aunt, who are in hiding from Darth Vader Aunt and Uncle are killed by soldiers Obiwan Kenobi killed by Darth Vader Goes to rescue friends before his training is complete – gets his hand cut off in a duel Rescues Han Solo from Jabba the Hut Yoda dies right after Luke completes his training Tortured by the Emperor, who wants to turn Luke to the Dark Side of the Force

11. Heroic Attributes – Faces Temptation Darth Vader: “Join me, and together as father and son, we can rule the galaxy.” Emperor Palpatine: “I can feel your anger. I am defenseless. Take your weapon. Strike me down with all of your hatred and your journey towards the dark side will be complete! If you will not be turned, you will be destroyed.”

12. Heroic Attributes – Fights Evil Luke finally defeats Darth Vader in a duel. But instead of turning to the Dark Side, giving into hate, and killing Vader, as the Emperor wishes, Luke saves his father and turns him back to the Light Side of the Force. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www. dockingbay101.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/Luke-

13. Luke Skywalker – Jedi Knight When the Emperor tells Luke to kill his father, Luke replies, “No, Your Highness; I am a Jedi, like my father before me.” When Luke refuses to give into hate and anger, he helps his father fulfill a prophecy that had been made about him: That he would restore balance to the Force and peace to the galaxy. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www. dockingbay101.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/Luke-

14. Luke Skywalker – Legendary Hero As a hero, Luke reflects the values of our culture: he fights fear, anger, hate, and aggression with courage, peace, love, and serenity.