Word Count: 500-600 words. This is considered a formal writing assignment so, as with all assignments, it must be in MLA format, drafted, and revised. 



Instructions: After viewing Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope and reading Kathleen Ellis’ “New World, Old Habits: Patriarchal Ideology to Star Wars: A New Hope” answer the following prompts as completely and concisely as you can within the word count.







First, briefly identify and summarize the approach used by Ellis’ “New World, Old Habits: Patriarchal Ideology to Star Wars: A New Hope.” Avoid over use of quotes (use no more than one or two sentences total). Instead, put it in your own words. Be careful if/as you paraphrase 

Then answer the following: Ellis notes that Princess Leia “exercises power” early in the film, but as the film progresses she becomes “the traditional damsel in distress.” Do you agree with her assessment and find her examples from the film convincing? If yes, explain why you agree with her and which example(s) you found most compelling. If not, explain why not and support your claims with evidence from the film.