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The original trilogy began with A New Hope, which felt like stepping into a mythic legend. It introduced a farm boy dreaming of adventure, a wise mentor guiding the protagonist, and an epic fight against seemingly insurmountable odds. The emotional resonances—Luke’s first activation of his lightsaber, Darth Vader’s menacing breathing, and Han Solo’s last-second heroics—created moments of pure magic that left audiences exhilarated.