Both Lucas and Tokien based a good portion of their storyline on mythology and myths. Lucas took the idea of Chewie and Wookies from Enkidu in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Tolkien barrowed some stuff from Norse mythology. Both used the classic "hero cycle" It really isn't that surprising that they have so many similarities.
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Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago. We got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes; it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it!
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