while there may never be an identical 1:1 comparison, I agree with your analysis and find that it is interesting to use the two narratives as a comparison to un

while there may never be an identical 1:1 comparison, I agree with your analysis and find that it is interesting to use the two narratives as a comparison to understand how complex situations can run out. going a bit further, while reading the article i found myself doing a thought exercise of the empire being america and the rebels being isil/etc. do the current terrorist see themselves as the rebels do in starwars?