Head on over to the Cantina Cast as Alan Zaugg looks at the legeacy of masks in Star Wars.
The masks we wear, tangible or intangible, have many uses. The tangible masks protect us from physical harm or hide our identity. We may wear them for fun, as part of a costume. They serve many purposes and come in a plethora of shapes, sizes, and appearance.
We wear the intangible masks to hide our pain and sorrows, or protect insecurities and darkness, from the rest of the world. We may wear them to exude confidence or “grin and bare” to satisfy the constant demands of life and convince others that we’re alright. They represent what we wish we could be or hide who we truly are.
Star Wars contains stories of masks worn and worshiped. We see these masks on display throughout the saga. I will share a few…
