Beru Whitesun Lars: Luke’s just not a farmer, Owen. He has too much of his father in him.
Owen Lars: That’s what I’m afraid of.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote is from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) (also known as Episode IV). Produced by Lucasfilm, the film is a part of the Star Wars universe.
- Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
- Movie Number: Episode IV
- Production: Lucasfilm
Why we collected this quote
We chose this because it’s a beautiful bit of foreshadowing. It sets the tone of the story and hints at Luke’s heritage and the dangerous path his father took.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen are talking about Luke’s future. While Beru sees Luke’s potential for greatness like his father, Owen is terrified that Luke will follow the same tragic path. It introduces Luke as our protagonist and compares him to his father.
