Star Wars is in many ways a science-fiction themed retelling of an old-fashioned adventure story. Luke Skywalker represents the everyman turned hero, although he yearns for adventure, he is reluctant to leave the life he knows. When his only family is killed by the Empire, his life changes forever.
Obi-Wan represents a wizend mentor type character. He helps Luke train to fight the Empire, then sacrifices himself so that the others can get away. His advice gives Luke the strength he needs to become a hero.
Han Solo is the morally ambigious antihero. Although obstainly one of the good guys, he makes his living doing clearly illegal things like smuggling who-knows-what across the galaxy. Although at first he was only interested in money, he later realized the rebellion needed him. Han's decision to return to the rebellion at the cost of further infurating his crime lord boss represents character development.
Princess Leia at first serves as the cliched damsel-in-distress role, but after being rescued she proves that she is just as capable, if not more so, than the men.
Darth Vader is the iconic Evil Bad Guy. His all-black costume face-concealing mask, and deep, semi-mechanical voice inspires terror in even the bravest of heroes. The moment you see him you realize that he is the embodiment of evil.
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You did a good job analyzing these characters.
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