Star Wars: 9 Things All Original And Prequel Trilogy Fans Agree On

Transcending both trilogies, the Force is a literary tool used to flesh out the internal conflict between good and evil and is the cornerstone of the entire Star Wars saga. Yes, there are many great stories found in the Expanded Universe that deal with protagonists who are not Force sensitive, but as far as the two trilogies are concerned, it’s central to the plot as well as the pedigree of the Skywalker lineage.

The concept of the Force is literally the namesake for a day dedicated to Star Wars and belongs to a distinguished list of ideas and names that have become so ingrained in pop culture, even those who have not seen Star Wars know of its existence and to some extent its power.

Although younger generations were introduced to the Force in a very different way, the important aspects of it were not only retained, they were actually improved upon in the prequel trilogy. Most OT purists can recognize the prequel trilogy as the original source for many of the practicalities we’ve come to understand about the Force. Consider the fact that a Force push was non-existent before The Phantom Menace. In the OT, objects were moved and people were choked, but the combative thrust upon a person using the Force began with the prequels. This technique is now ingrained as one of the quintessential uses of the Force. Both trilogies boast equal ownership.