8 Reasons Why Star Wars is a Hero's Journey

1. Luke is called to adventure when his aunt and uncle are killed.

When Luke is a young adult his relatives are killed. His trainer, Obi Wan Kenobi, finds Luke and tells him what he's meant to do. Obi Wan Kenobi takes him away and trains him to defeat the Galaxy.

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2. Luke fought many monstrous people/creatures to protect the Galaxy.

 Luke fought many monsters to defeat the empire. They include Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Emperor Palipitine, and Jabba the Hut. 

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3. Yoda's tests were Luke's initiation.

Yoda taught Luke how to control his powers. Yoda put him through many strength enduring tests to become a Jedi.

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4. Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda are Luke's mentors.

Obi Wan Kenobi is like a big brother to Luke. He protects him and teaches his battle strategies. Yoda also teaches him how to control his powers. 

http://jedifan.iwarp.com/episode4.html

5. Luke's unhealable wound is his hand.

Luke's hand was cut off in a fight. Luke had to learn to live without one hand. He was fighting Darth Vader.

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Cho_mai

6. Luke's road of trials were all his fights.

He fought so many monstrous things and monstrous people. He encountered weird things and traveled through many galaxies to save the Universe.

http://www.dvdactive.com/editorial/articles/star-wars-the-changes-part-three.html

7. Luke is one of a kind because he is one of the only remaining Jedi's.

He is one of the only remaining Jedi's. He is very unique. 

http://www.thegalleryofheroes.com/luke-skywalker-hero’s-journey/

8. Luke goes into his innermost cave when he finds out Darth Vader is his father.

  He goes crazy. He thinks and thinks until he realizes it's true.

http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/2/27/this-guy-didnt-know-darth-vader-was-luke-skywalkers-dad.html

9. Luke returns into society when he defeats the Galaxy.

Luke comes back, and he gets a Medal of Excellence. But he also gets safety. He has destroyed the empire.    

 http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Medal_of_Bravery