SPECULATION Themes Introduced in Episode VII

Obviously, what makes the wait for Episode VII so much fun is the speculating that comes with it and all the guessing. My LAWD...it is so much fun.

With some help from wikipedia and my own thoughts I wanted start a discussion and share what we all might think the overall themes might be introduced in Episode VII:

The following is from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_sequel_trilogy

1. - The main theme of the trilogy would be moral and philosophical problems, such as the necessity for moral choices and the wisdom needed to distinguish right from wrong, justice, confrontation, and passing on what you have learned (Lucas in 1983 and 1989).

My thoughts: I think this is a pretty big hint. All the rumors that are going around of a "Cold War' between the Rebels and the remaining Empire and Stormtroopers going rouge (Boyega) point to this.

2. - "It's like a saga, the story of a group of people, a family" (Lucas in 1980)

My thoughts: Lucas said it before in other interviews how the saga is about the Skywalker family. Don't think that's going to change. There HAS to be a protagonist that is from that family line.

3. - The trilogy would deal with the rebuilding of the Republic (Lucas in 1980)

My thoughts: I found it hard to believe that the Republic wouldn't be established again, but from all the reports...it sounds like it's not going to happen. I am starting to believe that the Republic won't be established until either the end of VII or IX.

Here are some of my own guesses on themes and story lines that will be introduced in Episode VII:

Feeling betrayed by the ones you love most:
Adam Driver- "...what has made those movies last so long is that they’re all grounded, which is something that is not so far off from every movie with huge universal themes of siblings and parents and betrayal and trust. That’s so generic and obvious, but it’s hard to balance those things. When you break all of those things down, really it’s just because someone wasn’t loved enough or felt betrayed."

I have gone to twitter....to my friends...and I DO NOT think we are talking about this quote ENOUGH. I think Driver drops some HUGE story points. I've thought Driver was a Solo kid for awhile now. Along with him being a bad guy based on the fact Variety reported him as one when he was first reported as being cast. If not him...somebody related to Luke/Han/Leia is going to feel betrayed by them and not loved enough. I've had great discussions with my friends on if those themes Driver talks about were in EITHER trilogy. IMO I don't think so. I feel this is tied directly into his character. Why else would HE HIMSELF bring it up when the question asked by EW was "Is there a sense of wonder that comes with being on that set? J.J. has shown us that there are actual spaceships there, not just green screen visual effects" ? Because it's tied directly to his character in Episode VII.

Fear in what you could create/become:
I have to steal this from a good friend of mine when we were digging deep in speculation for Episode VII over the phone. my friend said this "Think about it...if you were Luke Skywalker wouldn't you be afraid to create the next Darth Vader?" With all the reports of Luke missing for 10+ years...all signs are pointing to not many Jedi have been trained. If so...why? I refuse to believe Luke has been in a prison for 30 years that prevents him to train others. I think he's afraid of someone turning to the dark side.

Would love to hear what you all think!

 

If he's a solo kid or not....those themes he brings up ARE NOT a part of any trilogy so far. Plus, there HAS to be offspring of some sort in the ST

 

I think she is too...I just think Driver is her brother.

Now...before I hear "THAT'S JACEN AND JAINA" I don't think they will be named that or they will be twins. Think Adam will the older brother that left early in Ridley's life where she had fond memories of him as a child, but that's it. She hasn't seen him in since she was very young.

Maybe Han and Leia tell her he died. From a certain point of view. ;-)

 

I totally understand what you are saying...and I thought the same thing...but from all that I heard from legit sites, random rumors and Drivers own mouth...I just don't see the emotional aspect without it dealing with family. Even the PT was centered around Anakin's fear of losing his family. Variety confirming he's the "Darth Vader type villain" and his quote convinced me he's the one.

Family is what makes the Star Wars Saga go and its the emotional drama/conflict that makes it unique. I certainly think someone from the solo/Skywalker line is going to the dark side or going to waver on the line.

 

It's possible, but I don't think so. He could he be a Jedi Hunter or a Jedi IMO

 

Do tell!!!!! Isaacs?

 

I've been thinking for a long time now that adoption/family can be a family without blood relation for some reason. I have no facts to back this up...just my "speculation sense"