Who was originally planned to have killed Anakin Skywalker?

A small detail in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith suggests that Palpatine toyed with the idea of killing Anakin—before he had fully seduced him to the dark side. Ever since meeting the Chosen One in The Phantom Menace, Palpatine molded Anakin into his idea of the perfect apprentice.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com

What was Palpatine's original plan for Anakin?

When he checks on the unconscious Obi-Wan, Palpatine urges Anakin to leave his master to his fate, but Anakin refuses. The scene makes it clear that Palpatine's original plan was to get Anakin to abandon Obi-Wan, but that obviously doesn't go according to plan, and he had to adapt accordingly.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on inverse.com

Was Padme supposed to kill Anakin?

Padmé Tried To Kill Anakin In The Original Ending Of Revenge Of The Sith. By Josh Reilly B. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith has become one of the most beloved films with fans in the iconic franchise in the years since its release.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on theholofiles.com

Did Obi-Wan intend to kill Anakin?

Obi Wan told Yoda, “Send me to kill the emperor, I cannot kill Anakin.” But after seeing what Anakin did to Padme and the way he had completely turned from the Jedi and had joined the Sith, he resolved to kill him: “I will do what I must.” He was actually the first one who ignited his lightsaber against Anakin.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on quora.com

Why did Obi-Wan Kenobi try to kill Anakin?

Indeed Obi Wan had two choices here, which were in line with the way of the Jedi. First choice was to be forced to kill Anakin because, to quote Mace Windu's rationale, Anakin was “too dangerous to be left alive”.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.fandom.com

What if Obi-Wan Killed Anakin? - Star Wars Theory Fan Fic

38 related questions found

Did Vader regret killing Obi-Wan?

He does. Right at the end. With Luke crying over him and Vader sensing his anguish and pain he had inflicted on all those who had cared for him.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on quora.com

Did Obi-Wan regret not killing Anakin?

After, he regretted not killing him and wondered if he had only made things worse by pushing Anakin further into dark side and Palpatine's arms. As I said, Obi-wan's regrets are layered and they involve everything that happened in his life.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on padawanlost.tumblr.com

Does Anakin ever apologize to Obi-Wan?

In Episode III, just before they are to set off on their respective missions, Obi-Wan and Anakin share a farewell. Anakin admits to Obi-Wan that he has been arrogant and unappreciative of his training, and apologizes to his master.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on collider.com

Did Darth Vader forgive Obi-Wan?

Anakin Skywalker ultimately ended up hating Obi-Wan Kenobi for many misguided reasons, but Darth Vader's subconscious response to the Jedi's final declaration of love in the Star Wars prequels shows the real reason he could never forgive him.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com

Did Vader regret killing Padmé?

Yes, his entire character since then was a self loathing tragic monster who has little reason to care about anything. Betraying Mace Windu instantly made him regret his act of impulse, Padme's death and rejection of his actions later on made it stick.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on osgamers.com

Did Padmé know Anakin killed Younglings?

It's not shown, but it is clearly insinuated that Anakin killed the younglings. This is confirmed later in the movie when Obi-Wan informs Padme that Anakin killed them. Both are torn apart with hurt and confusion, trying to make sense of something so terrible. How could Anakin do such a thing?

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cultureslate.com

Did Padmé cheat on Anakin?

Short answer: no. Her little run-through with Clovis was during her early Senatorial days, before Anakin came along and fell head-over-heels in love with her. Any feelings she exhibited for the former on Scipio were purely out of respect or for business (since he was a powerful member of the Banking Clan).

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on quora.com

Did Palpatine know Vader was Anakin?

Palpatine. It was Palpatine that led Anakin Skywalker to the dark side and gave him the Darth Vader name. The Emperor always knew the truth, and he seems to have been the one who decided it should remain a closely guarded secret.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com

Was Anakin's force ghost in the original?

Here's why George Lucas changed the original Anakin Force Ghost from Sebastian Shaw to Hayden Christensen in Return of the Jedi. Lucas has made many changes to the original Star Wars trilogy over the years, with mixed results.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on imdb.com

What was Palpatine's plan for KYLO Ren?

However, Palpatine has never shown or given any reason to simply hand over his power (and Empire) to anyone, including Kylo Ren. Just like Darth Vader, and the apprentices before him, Palpatine's ultimate goal with Kylo was to keep him in tormented servitude, forever drowned in the Dark side.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.fandom.com

How did Obi-Wan not know Vader survived?

The answer is seeming, simple: Obi-Wan's self-imposed isolation also includes a news blackout. Not only does he not spread information about himself around, but, he also doesn't appear to take in any new information about what's going on in the galaxy.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on inverse.com

Did Yoda forgive Anakin?

It is unclear whether Yoda would be more or less forgiving than Obi-Wan but one thing is certain - the former Grand Master would be ready to treat Anakin as an ally, following the events on the second Death Star. In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005), Yoda never really lost faith in Anakin in the way Obi-Wan did.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbr.com

What if Anakin never betrayed the Jedi?

Anakin would have likely been killed by the clone troopers, along with the other Jedi. However, perhaps he would have escaped. He would have taken the pregnant Padme with him. He would have needed to get as far away from the eventual Empire as possible, so perhaps they would have gone with Yoda to Dagobah?

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on slate.com

Why did Obi-Wan tell Anakin not to try it?

He would be alive, and completely at the Sith's (lack of) mercy. And so, Obi-Wan tells Anakin not to try it, because "he, just like Anakin now, had once been in a position where success requires a massive vertical leap over your opponent and he knew the risk that move entailed," as the Reddit user says.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on esquire.com

Did Anakin regret killing Mace Windu?

Giving in to his feelings, Anakin cuts off Mace Windu's hand, giving Palpatine the opportunity to kill him. Anakin regrets this almost instantly, but the thought of Padme was stronger than his remorse This is the moment Anakin officially became Darth Vader and led to serious issues in the Skywalker Saga.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thenerdstash.com

Did Padmé know Obi-Wan killed Anakin?

If you are asking about Vader post-Mustafar, then no, she doesn't. Padmé doesn't seem to know Obi-wan cut off his limbs and left him to burn alive, Obi-wan didn't believe Anakin to be alive and Anakin's surgeries were still happening as Padmé died so there was no way for her to know.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on osgamers.com

Why does Vader hate Kenobi?

Darth Vader hated Obi-Wan Kenobi because he hated himself. This started when he thought that Kenobi was the one that poisoned Padmé into turning against Anakin when he turned to the dark side. But the truth was that Anakin was merely projecting his own self-hatred toward Obi-Wan.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on comicbasics.com