Characters:
Eragon- Luke Skywalker
Murtagh- Leia
Oromis- Yoda
Brom- Obi- Wan Kenobi
King Galbatorix- Palpatine
Morzan- Darth Vader
Saphira- Lightsaber/ Millennium Falcon
Arya- Arwen from LOTR (forbidden love, apotheosis of perfect, beautiful princess)
The storylines have incredible resemblances. A boy grown apart from the rest of the world (or universe) without parents is overlooked by someone former important (Brom or Obi- Wan) until their relatives are killed. Eragon and Luke gets training during their journey, and gets steadily stronger. They discover some long- lost relative, (Leia or Murtagh) and participate in the overthrowing of the government. They are also reestablishing the time of the Riders/ Jedi.
Either Paolini did this accidently or used this as a setup.
What do you think?
2007-01-03 08:02:14 · 7 answers · asked by Julia X 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yeah...I actually I do see what you mean. Also, many shows/movies/books follow the Monomyth formula (or the "Hero's Journey"). It starts with a call to adventure, refusal of call, some event that changes the hero's mind, answer to call, supernatural aid, etc...It's pretty interesting stuff.
2007-01-04 14:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Merc128 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a no longer person-friendly time entering into the e book for that reason. the adaptation between Eragon and plagiarism is that the author borrows fantasy components that look in lots of fantasy works and he borrows from many diverse fantasy/legend traditions. including components like orcs, elves, and speaking dragons isn't plagiarism because of the fact they look in such diverse sources that it would be perplexing to make the argument that the hot e book grew to become into copying a particular source. standard plot themes are additionally no longer plagiarism. the occasion you cite of lost mom and father is person-friendly in the fantasy form, as is the arrival-of-age-assisted-by skill of-a-supernatural... tale. together as the author (sorry, won't be able to bear in suggestions his call) actually did no longer arise with something quite unique, he did no longer dedicate plagiarism.
2016-10-29 22:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has anyone noticed the similarities between the Eragon story and the Lord of the Rings?
Paolini admits to being a huge fan of all science fiction/fantasty writers and it definitely shows in his writing. But overall, I enjoy his stories and look forward to the 3rd book.
2007-01-03 12:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by Julie6962 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that a way to create a hero that the reader would like is firstly the hero then some friends/supporters, enemies of course and other people that affect the hero. You can read many books or watch movies like that.
2007-01-08 02:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by Άγγελος 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the basics are all there, but if he copied so did Lucas. Everything that happens has been shown in mythology, and just told again. This is just the basic question "Are they really any new ideas?" rewritten and specific.
2007-01-03 09:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by Flugs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! Finally someone agrees with me!
2007-01-03 13:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
noooooooooooooo
2007-01-03 08:06:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋