The media keeps the Disney Star Wars flame alive by writing about how it’s okay to like Rey even though she’s a Mary Sue because another well-loved (?) Star Wars Legends character is a Gary Stu. But also, she’s NOT a Mary Sue. What year is it, 2017?!
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Ah, the great Star Wars discourse: a saga more contentious than the battle for the galaxy far, far away itself. Strap in, because we’re taking a hyperspace jump back to 2017 (or at least it feels like it), when the term “Mary Sue” was as much a part of Star Wars conversations as lightsabers and the Force.
The term “Mary Sue” refers to a character who is overly idealized, lacking in flaws, and seemingly unbeatable, often to the detriment of the story’s believability or complexity. It originated in fan fiction but has since been adopted more broadly to criticize characters in mainstream media. Rey, the protagonist of the Disney Star Wars trilogy, found herself at the center of this debate, with some fans arguing that her rapid mastery of the Force and lack of significant personal obstacles made her a Mary Sue.
Meanwhile, the media, ever the Millennium Falcon navigating the asteroid field of pop culture, has been trying to keep the peace—or at least make sense of the chaos. Articles sprang up defending Rey’s character, pointing out that her story arc is not unlike those of other well-loved Star Wars characters. To bolster their case, some have pointed to characters from the Star Wars Legends (formerly known as the Expanded Universe) who exhibit traits similar to those criticized in Rey but who have not faced the same level of scrutiny.
The twist? Amidst this swirling galaxy of opinions, there’s a counterargument that Rey is not, in fact, a Mary Sue. Supporters argue that her character does face struggles and development, particularly in her search for identity and belonging, and that her abilities are explained within the context of the Star Wars universe.
So, why does it feel like we’re stuck in 2017? Because the debate over Rey’s character—and by extension, the direction of the Star Wars franchise under Disney—remains a microcosm of broader discussions about storytelling, representation, and fan expectations. It’s a reminder that in the world of pop culture, some debates are as enduring as the Force itself.
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