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Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDigital Commons @ OWU
Student Symposium 2017
Apr 18th, 5:35 PM - 5:50 PM
The Score is Strong with this One: A MusicalAnalysis of the Star Wars SagaEmily PhillipsOhio Wesleyan University
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Phillips, Emily, "The Score is Strong with this One: A Musical Analysis of the Star Wars Saga" (2017). Student Symposium. 2.https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/studentsymposium/2017/panel_07/2
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The Score is Strong with This One
A Musical Analysis of the Star Wars Saga
By: Emily Phillips
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December 2015
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Fan Theories
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Method of Analysis
Storylines, characters, themes, etc…
The score
Leitmotif
For example…
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Through leitmotif, the score tells us certain things about certain characters.
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DestinyAn Unknown Motive
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Brother/SisterA Family Reunited
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The Immolation Scene
A Failed Destiny
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The ScavengerA New Face
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The Jedi StepsDestiny Reborn
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Who is Rey?
Anakin’s failure New Chosen One is Needed
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… To Be Continued
December 15, 2017
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Thank you!
Questions?