(Via Tyson Murphy)
Emotion is one of the main differences between the top two sci-fi franchises- Star Trek is the more logical and cerebral of the two, while Star Wars is full of visceral and emotional elements that Vulcans may not comprehend.
(Via RadioProxy)
Therefore fans expect to have all the feels while watching a Star Wars story unfold, and our deep connection to the characters gives the writers a galaxy full of ways to tug at our heartstrings.
(You Were Right About Me by Dan Hipp)