The wake of the Skywalker did a good job of remembering the original trilogy. Most of the previous articles have something to do with places or things: we get Darth Vader's old wet hat, Luke's old X-Wing, and even a shot of those cute little Ewoks on Endor. Then there is Kylo Ren, introduced to viewers inside The Army Awakens like the new Darth Vader, but who, unintentionally or unknowingly, has Anakin Skywalker's prequel trucogy much better than anyone else. Finally, Anakin and his grandson are trapped in a recurring theme in the Star Wars universe: love.
(Vol. Note: this post contains great spoilers for The wake of the Skywalker.)
For Anakin, love is a line of strength and suffering that he reaps for himself and others in heaven. When the "Chosen One" first met the Jedi Council in The Phantom Menace, the Jedi quickly tests and dispels the fears that reside within him. This fear is directly related to his mother Shmi, who was left in Tatooine in a life of slavery. Despite his age, and being much older than his fellow apprentices, the Jedi Council believes in their ability to put Anakin on the Light Sade, and specifically their way of thinking, known as the Jedi code. Part of the rules of the code is that "prohibition is not forbidden," which means that the Jedi are not allowed to form romantic relationships, and they must renounce any relationships they have aside. No deviation from the code.
But Anakin cannot suppress his love for others. In Attack Of The Clones, develops feelings for Padme Amidala, while suffering from guilt and anxiety about leaving her mother behind. Love eventually empowers Anakin throughout Episode II, while moving him away from the Jedi code and into the hands of his future master, Palpatine. The future emperor uses Anakin's love for Padme, and the fear of his own death, to entice him into committing further crimes. While a casual person feels like this is a step toward the darkest of darkness, it says a lot about the Jedi Order and the hard, unpleasant code that they say Anakin feels he has no choice but to turn to everything he has ever taught him. To him, being a Jedi is nothing without Padme.
Kylo Ren also suffers from love, seen in a clash with Han Solo on time The Army Awakens. When he finally kills his father, the love he has impels him on the need to get rid of Han from the beginning. Kylo's actions during the incident show the exact opposite thinking of Anakin, who does not believe that love weakens him and his powers a bit. What makes this feel spoken in language is so profound from Kylo's view that the Sith Code is a Jedi & # 39; s analysis. Instead of "no love, only peace" the Sith code says "peace is false, there is only lust. With enthusiasm I find strength." Unlike Anakin, Kylo is encouraged to feel love and love, and yet he chooses to suppress that. Jedi and Sith want two things different from them – repetition and interest – Anakin and Kylo are two sides of the same coin, and they later follow Jim's "code" rather than Sith & # 39; s.
In Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine persuades Anakin to turn away from the Jedi teachings in the myth of Darth Pulawais, the Sith Lord who used the power of chlorians to chill the people. It is here that Anakin's love for Padme reaches a common sense, and he eventually turns away. As George Lucas loved the game so much, his rage against the Jedi, and even Padme himself, is what leads him to become part of what kills him. Despite his best efforts, Anakin fails in his goals and is transformed into Darth Vader.
In The rise of the Skywalker, Kylo once again achieves Anakin's intentions by rescuing Rey through force. In doing so, Kylo is no longer the Sith he was meant to be, but he returns to Ben Solo, the Jedi hero. Or maybe not – Ben, in an act of love, breaks the old code. This initiative deliberately screams out of the old Jedi Order and eventually releases it with a new beginning for the more active users, not the Jedi, or the Sith, to be the ones they want to be.
The violation of the Jedi Order and the last moment of Kylo Ren, disappear like the rest of the Jedi after death, making the choice to believe in love on such a powerful theme throughout the Skywalker Saga. That choice was not part of the old Jedi Order. It is through choosing love that Kylo Ren chooses to follow in the footsteps of Anakin and help Rey make his way to a future where users force not just the Jedi or the Sith, but themselves. And that is not something that no laws can regulate anymore.