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Lit A character with a different sexuality in Star Wars EU?

Discussion in 'Literature' started by Kran Starborn, Aug 16, 2013.

  1. Bib Fartuna

    Bib Fartuna Jedi Knight star 4

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    Wasn't this also associated with Pedagogy? This was hinted at by Aristotle to Alexander in Oliver Stone's film.
     
  2. RC-1991

    RC-1991 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I would note that classical Greek pederasty was seen as something of mentor-student type relationship, was seen as a positive element within that cultural context, and was seen as a means of preparing a youth for public life within his poleis. It certainly doesn't quite line up with modern Western moral thoughts on such matters, but one can hardly expect it to, as it existed in an *entirely different cultural context*. I would also try to use better sources than an Oliver Stone's Alexander.
     
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  3. Bib Fartuna

    Bib Fartuna Jedi Knight star 4

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    Yes, that was the word I was looking for, although it can be related to pedagogy I suppose.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pederasty_in_Ancient_Greece

    Oliver Stone's movie was just an example, and one of the first things that came to mind, which I thought would be widely known (the movie) to most people here, helping my analogy.
     
  4. THE EVIL CLIFFIE

    THE EVIL CLIFFIE Jedi Master star 2

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    This isn't directly related, but it IS an interesting tangent to your point:

     
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  5. Bib Fartuna

    Bib Fartuna Jedi Knight star 4

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    That was awesome.

    "Power wields people" :)

    I just wish the guy wasn't on amphetamines.
     
  6. Jabari

    Jabari Jedi Master star 1

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    "Let's try to remember that the world ISN'T just. Because only then will we have the power to change it."

    :)