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Dramatica Theory Book
Chapter
12: The Elements of Structure -- Theme
(Continued)
Domains
Earlier we illustrated
how one could see four throughlines of Star Wars. Below are illustrations
of how Star Wars' four throughlines would be seen in terms of
Domains.
Star Wars
Objective Story Domain: Physics (the Class of Activities) -- Star
Wars is about a war between the Empire and the Rebellion. There
is not any set location where this needs to take place, rather it is
an exploration of the feints, attacks, and battles that occur between
the two forces.
Main Character Domain: Universe (the Class of Situations)-- Luke Skywalker
is a whiny farm-boy from a small desert planet. He has a tremendous
amount of unrealized talent because his father was a Jedi, but everyone
sees him as a kid from the edge of the galaxy.
Obstacle Character Domain: Mind (the Class of Fixed Attitudes) -- Obi
Wan Kenobi lives in the world of the Force. His attitude about the Force's
power and impact, the existence of the Light and Dark sides of the Force,
and the importance of the Force is unshakable.
Subjective Story Domain: Psychology (the Class of Ways of Thinking)
-- Obi Wan clearly manipulates Luke through psychological means. He
attempts to coerce Luke to help him get to Alderaan, which Luke resists;
Obi Wan does not reveal the fate of Luke's aunt and uncle to Luke even
though Obi Wan is clearly not surprised when he hears the news; Obi
Wan purposely keeps Luke in the dark about his resources while bartering
with Han Solo, hushing him up when Luke can barely contain himself;
Obi Wan keeps Luke under his thumb by doling out information about the
Force, the Empire, the Past, and everything else; and it's Obi Wan who
whispers into Luke's head at several critical moments... "Run,
Luke, run!" and "Trust your feelings, Luke."
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