Similarities Between "Star Wars" And "Willow"
by TAVI-Iņigo Aymat
Via article exchange program with Echo Station's Spanish partner SithNet
7/12/99
Willow is much closer to the Star Wars philosophy than you might think. There are many points of coincidence: a world where various beings live; Elora is hidden when born, just the same as the Skywalker twins; Magic can be used for good or bad (as the Force); Willow is an apprentice as is Luke, while Madmartigan is a freelance who doesn't believe in Magic, like Han...
For you to see it clearer:
| Star Wars | Willow | Description |
| Luke | Willow | They both were farmers and they learn to use their power against tyranny. |
| The Force | Magic | Mystic powers which develop throughout the adventure. |
| Palpatine | Bavmorda | The tyrannical leader, who plans to dominate the universe. Masters of the mystic power. |
| Obi-Wan | Aldwin | Both are the first Mentors of the respective heroes, and in both cases they're not the ones to finish the training, leaving it to Yoda / Fin Raziel |
| Han Solo | Madmartigan | The mercenary. They start as criminals, but they finally join the cause. They're skeptical about the mystic powers. |
| Vader | General Kael | Tyrant's right hand. Both of them wear a a mask which produces fear. |
| Yoda | Fin Raziel | Masters of the hero, the ones who make his powers develop. They have an appearance of weakness, which hides their inner power. |
| C-3PO and R2-D2 | The Brownies | The hero's companions, who get him out of some danger. They give the humor touch. |
| Lando | Airk | The mercenary's old friend. He starts betraying him, but joins later. |
| Alderaan | Tir Asleen | The initial destination, where believe they will be safe. When they arrive there, they find it destroyed. |
| Leia | Shorsha | Daughters of the "bad one", the one they fight against. They fall in love with the mercenary. |
Furthermore, in both films, the tyrant's right-hand-man (Vader / Sorsha) finally turns to the other band. The one I can't place is Chewie. Any suggestions ?