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Furthermore, the assertion that Lucas "did it all wrong" or "racially stereotypes" oversimplifies and misrepresents his inspiration. Lucas has acknowledged drawing from real-world cultures to craft these desert tribes, but his intention was narrative—highlighting their resilience and danger, not racial animus.
The Expanded Universe and the Depth of Tusken Lore
Supporters of Lucas’s original depiction also cite the Star Wars Expanded Universe (now Legends), which explores Tusken culture in greater detail. Novels like Kenobi delve into their societal norms, history, and spiritual beliefs, often portraying them as misunderstood people with their own reasons for hostility, which can evoke sympathy.