Insights to Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back?

Question

So I'm writing a paper on Episode V: Empire Strikes Back, and I'm stuck on a question. I'm supposed to discuss the characters of Yoda and Obi-Wan-Kenobi and their influence on Luke. I remember in this episode, Luke was studying to be Jedi, but as far as mentorship goes I don't really remember. I know Yoda and Obi-Wan are important characters, but why are they crucial to the heart of the story? Any insights will be most appreciated. Also, if you want, leave some kind of name or means of contact so that I can cite my sources in my paper. Thanks.

Answer 1

Yoda and Obi are important in Ep 5 because they train Luke to become a Jedi. Yoda is not impressed by Luke's impatience and almost refuses to train him. Obi steps in and makes sure the training takes place. Luke not only learns how to be a jedi (almost...training not complete until EP 6) but he also learns not to judge a book by its cover. He is very dismissive of Yoda at first because when he was looking for a jedi master he never imagined it would be a little green man.

Luke also learns the lesson what what is important in his life. Does he complete his Jedi training or does he rescue his friends. He risks his opportuity to fulfill his destiny and become a Jedi by going to rescue his friends.

Answer 2

Obi-wan and Yoda hold the knowledge that Luke wants to obtain. They are also positive influences, unlike the destructiveness of Darth Vader. All throughout the films, Obi-wan appears to be a father figure to Luke, and he even sacrifices himself for Luke's survival.

Yoda is a bit more challenging. At first he appears to be a strange creature of little consequence. Luke actually becomes disrespectful in his frustration, and after a display in childish impatience, Yoda's true identity is shown. The master then rejects Luke, seeing him as unfit to be a Jedi. After some deliberation between Yoda and Obi-wan, Luke is then able to train.

Yoda was always far more demanding of Luke than Obi-wan was. Obi-wan seemed gentle in his teachings, often encouraging. Yoda was sceptical, critical, strict and challenging. But both discourage him from flying to Bespin to save his friends, feeling he is unprepared. The are correct, and Luke suffers a painful defeat, but also learns much and survives the ordeal.

I hope this helps somewhat, and I am unable to be contacted as of yet. Best of luck to you, and remember, plagiarizing is wrong. May the Force be with you (tee-hee)!