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Character Designs and Inspirations: Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker
Princess Leia's hairstyle may have been inspired by a fourth century BC statue found in Spain, the Lady of Elche. She has a classic look when captured by Darth Vader, showing the idea of a Senate. Luke Skywalker, portrayed as the King Arthur of the Wild West, dresses like an extra from Cleopatra or a biblical epic. He talks excitedly about rebellion against the Empire, resembling a Jewish revolt. Luke meets Ben Kenobi, a hermit and wizard, who provides backstory about the Jedi Knights being guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic before the Empire.
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