nature v nurture
Deep down, humans believe in genetics more than upbringing. That’s why stories are full of orphans raised by cruel step-parents, yet turning out nice. Think Harry Potter, Cinderella. If we believed in cycles and good parenting, we’d expect Harry Potter to grow into an abusive father. We don’t. Luke Skywalker is the opposite: he had an evil dad, a very evil dad, but Luke turned out nice. Then again, Darth Vader was ultimately nice in Return of the Jedi. So maybe Luke Skywalker’s genes were nice deep down in the first place. Then again, Luke did have a crush on his sister, Princess Leia, for the entire first movie. But we shouldn’t blame him. Luke and Leia grew up in separate households, on different planets, and neither consummated nor procreated, so what’s the harm? Besides, we shouldn’t impose our taboos on other galaxies. Um, then again, it was all made up.
March 31st, 2008 at 8:22 am
total fan: i only read the title but we were talking abt this nature nurture debate in psychology . i lovee you!
April 9th, 2008 at 9:48 am
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April 17th, 2008 at 8:11 am
It is clear to me that you are a fan of star wars, fret not. So am I, just a little. Speaking of star wars, I remember that great analogy you made about X wings being launched into the wrong hole. I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s just wrong. Plain and simple.
I wouldn’t blame luke for having incestuous thoughts of his sister, I mean Leia is pretty hot with those scrumptious sweet chelsea buns in her hair. You would too if she was your sister, poor luke.