Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is not only an epic sci-fi adventure, but the movie also makes frequent references to classic literature.
Besides being one of the best Star Trek movies in the franchise, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan also made heady references to classic literature. Released in 1982, The Wrath of Khan was an obvious evolution of the Star Trek franchise and took the characters to new heights through its clever storytelling. Its plot showed the growth and maturity of the beloved Enterprise crew and took risks that most franchise sequels wouldn't.
A Tale of Two Cities is about a man who sacrifices himself to the guillotine in order to save his friends, and a similar plot development comes about through Spock's heroic death in The Wrath of Khan. Spock's gifting of the book seems to suggest he knew his former captain would soon learn of the fragility of life, and it's obvious that Kirk gets the message by the end.
3 King Lear By William Shakespeare Loose movie adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays have always been a Hollywood staple, but Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan's take on King Lear is one of the most clever inclusions. Unlike other literary references in the movie that only encapsulate one character, King Lear actually represents both Kirk and Khan in their own ways, and it brings them together despite being enemies.
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