Tiny, arguably insignificant details in Star Wars are like the final dusting of paprika on a freshly deviled egg. It may not be the most important aspect, but the whole experience wouldn't be the same without it. Today's example is no different, albeit perhaps less of a smoky paprika and more of a subtle turmeric.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Portrayal Of Luke Skywalker Was Right On The Money, According To Fans
17.02.2024 - 16:03 / gamerant.com / Luke Skywalker / Dan Conlin
Star Wars fans have been taking a critical look at The Last Jedi since the divisive film was released in 2017, and now it looks like many of them have taken a spicy stance on one of its more hotly debated aspects. Specifically, they say Luke Skywalker's character arc was actually spot on.
Among the Star Wars fandom, few entries in the franchise spark more debate than Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. As fantastic and well-made as the film is, it's not difficult to see why so many fans continue to give it the side eye. It did many things differently, utilizing storytelling methods and writing styles that viewers generally weren't used to. But perhaps most notable, it leaned into the flaws and weaknesses of Luke Skywalker as a character, ditching the all-powerful and infallible image some had gotten used to over the past few decades. Several fans hated this change, but was it a change?
According to user blakjakalope in the Star Wars Cantina subreddit, Luke's actions in The Last Jedi were, in fact, in line with his character. Specifically, the moment chosen to illustrate this was the flashback where Luke admitted he briefly considered cutting down Ben Solo (in the incident that turned him into Kylo Ren) when he detected the darkness in his young apprentice. Even though he ultimately stood down from this urge (Ben's eventual reaction notwithstanding), many fans hated that Luke would be anything less than a perfect teacher who never makes mistakes.
However, as pointed out by user blakjakalope, this was far from the worst thing Luke Skywalker has ever done, and most certainly not the first time he let his emotions get the better of him. In the original trilogy, Luke consistently struggles to control his emotions. When Darth Vader strikes down Obi-Wan in A New Hope, Luke cries out and begins firing, ruining his friends' chances of getting to the Millennium Falcon unnoticed. In The Empire Strikes Back, he disobeys Yoda's orders and lets his emotions get the better of him (multiple times, it should be noted).
Finally, even as recently (in the universe) as in Return of the Jedi, Luke is easily manipulated by Darth Vader into recklessly attacking during their final duel simply by mentioning his sister, Leia. This instance drives home why it makes so much sense that Luke would still carry that flaw even later in life. When it's just him, he's easily capable of the serenity and quiet dignity one would expect from a Jedi Master. But when Luke's friends or family are threatened? That's when he loses his composure. Luke saw Ben Solo's darkness as a threat to the rest of his students, so he let his emotions get the better of him just long enough to, unfortunately, self-fulfill that prophecy. It's a decision he regretted for
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