Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. Set in Scotland, the play dramatizes the corrosive psychological and political effects produced when evil is chosen as the means to realize the ambition for power. The play is believed to have been written between 1603 and 1607 and is most commonly dated 1606. It is a timeless classic and its themes resonate in some of the most common films and books of modern times. Star Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas. The film series, consisting of two trilogies, spawned a vast media franchise called the Expanded Universe including books, television series, computer and video games, and comic books. The franchise depicts a galaxy depicted as far away in the distant past, and it generally portrays the Jedi as a representation of good, in conflict with the Sith, their evil counterpart. Their weapon of choice, the lightsaber, is commonly recognized in popular culture. It is arguably a cinematic masterpiece, ranked as the second greatest trilogies the world has ever seen. It is a timeless epic that embodies within itself an allegory of world history; the rise and fall of empires and their emperors; the quest for power; the melting pot of cultures; the struggle for survival; the advancement of human technology; and above all, as a whole, the history of humanity. Steven D. Graynus said, “Ultimately, what the Star Wars films offer is…exciting storytelling infused with themes of moral struggle and transcendence” (Decent Films Guide). The franchise's storylines contain many themes, with strong philosophical and religious influences...... middle of paper ......aders with power and leaders capable of obtaining power. Additionally, Anakin also compares greatly to Macbeth in the sense that both characters' ambition leads to their ultimate demise. Furthermore, both characters' continued use of free will brings about the ultimate destiny for which both were prophesied, in unexpected directions and at unanticipated speeds. Works Cited Bates, Alfred. Drama and Opera; Their history, their literature and their influence on civilization. London: Athenian Society, 1909. Print. Davis, Marion A. “A Brief Look at Feminism in Shakespeare’s Macbeth.” Student Pulse: TheInternational Student Journal 2009: n. page. Print.Greydanus, Steven D. “An American Mythology: Why Star Wars Still Matters.” » Decent Movie Guide.d.:n. page. Print.IMDb. IMDb.com, and Web. Shakespeare, William and John Wilders. Macbeth. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge UP, 2004. Print.