I was reading the Julius Caesar Shakespeare play the other day, this is strange, because I do not commonly read Shakespeare, but I was in a dramatic mood, which I am also usually not in. I realized with my strange mind that the play has a story line quite similar to that of Star Wars. Here are the similarities, some are not very accurate, however.
Julius Caesar- Obi-Wan Kenobi, Kenobi trained Anakin Skywalker, who later was the death of him, Julius Caesar “trained” Brutus, who later was the death of him. Kenobi sometimes ignored warnings from Yoda about Anakin being dangerous, Julius Caesar ignored the soothsayer about the ides of March. Kenobi was one of the highest ranked Jedi; Julius Caesar was the highest ranked in Rome.
Octavius- Luke Skywalker, Skywalker “took place” of Obi-Wan Kenobi after he died, Octavius “took place” of Julius Caesar when he died. Skywalker “started things over”, just like Octavius had to start things over.
The Soothsayer- Yoda, Yoda warned Obi-Wan Kenobi that Anakin was very dangerous, however, Obi Wan ignored him.
The Cobbler- Watto, Watto was a tradesman who was put in his place by Jedi, just like the cobbler, who was put in his place by high ranking people.
Brutus- Anakin Skywalker, brought up by Kenobi, like Brutus being a helper of Caesar, betraying Kenobi, like Brutus betraying Caesar, becomes a leader among the enemies, like Brutus becoming a leader among the conspirators, and he was the most powerful dark lord, but not the highest ranked, like Brutus being the most powerful conspirator, but not the highest ranked.
Calphurnia- Siri Tachi, Siri Tachi was the only girl Kenobi “liked”, like Calphurnia was Caesar’s wife, never had kids like Calphurnia, but because she was not married, not because she was barren.
Portia- Padme Amidala, Padme was married to Anakin like Portia was married to Brutus. They both were concerned about their husbands when they wouldn’t speak their minds. They were both also related to or were royalty.
Cinna the Poet- Luminara Unduli, Luminara was killed for being a Jedi like Cinna the Poet was killed for having the name Cinna.
Cassius- Palpatine tricked Anakin into joining the Dark Side just like Cassius tricked Brutus into joining the conspiracy. They were also both leaders of their rebellion. They both trick Anakin/Brutus by saying the Republic/Julius Caesar has grown to powerful.
Casca- Count Dooku, Count Dooku was one of Emperor Palpatine’s trusted men, like Casca was a trusted man of Cassius.
Lepidus, Darth Maul, although Darth Maul was a bad guy, he was extremely good at what he did. He was completely dedicated to Emperor Palpatine. Just like Lepidus being good at what he did and being devoted to Octavius. It would also be cool to see a martial arts master in a Roman battle.
Flavius and Marullus- Wald and Sebulba, Wald kind of picked on young Anakin Skywalker, like Marullus joining Flavius in ordering workers. Sebulba also picked on young Anakin while pod racing with him.
Antony- Princess Leia. Princess Leia supported rebelling against the empire 100%. She was also a notable fighter. I know she is a woman, but she was the only Star Wars character I could think of to fit. She is also good at speeches, just like Anton
I know some of them have many flaws, but I still think it is interesting how so many completely different stories are so similar. C.S. Lewis said he wasn't even thinking about the story of Christ's Crusifixtion when he wrote
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
