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Character Designs and Inspirations: Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker
The character design and inspirations for Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker draw from various historical and cultural references. Princess Leia's famous hairstyle may have been inspired by the twin cinnamon buns depicted in the fourth-century BC statue of the Lady of Elche, giving her a classical appearance when captured by Darth Vader. In contrast, Luke Skywalker resembles King Arthur in the Wild West as a farm boy wearing clothing akin to extras in Cleopatra or biblical epics. He expresses excitement about rebelling against the Empire, reminiscent of historical Jewish revolts. Additionally, the character Ben Kenobi mirrors a hermit or wizard, similar to a stylite from the 6th century, and imparts backstory about the Jedi Knights' role as peace guardians in the Old Republic before the rise of the Empire.
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