Allusions to Samurai Culture in the Star Wars Universe, Especially in Jedi and Sith Characters

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.

Department dc:contributor.department

DE--Bölcsészettudományi Kar

Author dc:creator

• Polonkai, Robin

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Győri, Zsolt

• Star Wars
• samurai
• Japanese culture

Statement dc:rights

• Nevezd meg! - Ne add el! - Ne változtasd! 2.5 Magyarország

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/hu/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/2437/227269

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dea.lib.unideb.hu:2437/227269