Let's run through some of them...
First, we have some type of dark invader.
The main character, Luke, wants to get off his planet. If only he could walk into the sky.
Then we have a guy who likes to work alone... solo, if you will. Did I mention he's good with his hands?
However, he's not truly alone. He has a dog-like sidekick. We never see it, but I suspect he might chew and bark.
The lady in the film also has a meaningful name, but I won't lay it out for you.
Luke's master in the film will eventually be one with the universe.
Luke's master's master, who we don't see until the next movie, is spiritual and... Aw screw it! Yoda sounds like Yoga, okay?
I like Star Wars. I razz with love.
I read J.D. Salinger employed a similar method when naming his 'Glass' family. Seymore Glass = see more glass etc. Now, Dap, Flipper Purify, Bleek Gilliam... figuring out how Spike Lee names his leading characters to correspond with their roles in his films is a whole new challenge.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I'm guessing a lot of writers may use a similar technique. I was just surprised when I realized the connections for all these Star Wars names that I had heard for years and years!
ReplyDelete"Vader" is also Dutch for "why did you find the climax of Empire Strikes Back surprising?"
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