Allusions to Samurai Culture in the Star Wars Universe, Especially in Jedi and Sith Characters
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description: This paper provides a deep insight into the culture of the Japanese samurai and compares it to the culture of the Jedi and Sith characters of the Star Wars universe. The main points of comparison are the principles, weapons, and outfit. This thesis also attempts to prove that George Lucas used numerous elements from the Japanese culture in the creation of the characters of Star Wars.
abstract: This paper provides a deep insight into the culture of the Japanese samurai and compares it to the culture of the Jedi and Sith characters of the Star Wars universe. The main points of comparison are the principles, weapons, and outfit. This thesis also attempts to prove that George Lucas used numerous elements from the Japanese culture in the creation of the characters of Star Wars.
author: Polonkai, Robin
language: en
keywords: Star Wars, samurai, Japanese culture
license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/hu/
date modified: 2026-07-27T19:13:35Z
provider: University of Debrecen
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
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source organization: University of Debrecen

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