I was gonna start a thread on similarities between SW and LOTR, but it looks like I might get booed off the stage! However many comparisons you make between Lucas' and Tolkien's worlds, the most important similarity is that they were both trying to create a modern myth. Some stories that people would enjoy, could learn from, and would pass on. They both succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. In fact, if Tolkien had any idea how it would all turn out, I wonder if he still would have written the book? <P>I'm one person who strongly believes you can love both Tolkien and Star Wars, I know of one or two others, as well, you just need to be open-minded. The similarities are endless, especially after you've seen LOTR in movie form. Whenever I watch FOTR I keep expecting Gandalf to say "Before the dark times. Before the Empire... I mean, Sauron!"<P>As for Obi-Wan versus Gandalf, wouldn't Gandalf versus Darth Vader or Obi-Wan versus Sauron be more appropriate? I don't think anyone in Middle-Earth could possibly stop a lightsaber-wielding Jedi. Maybe Ulmo.
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