And yeah, I doubt this version would include Anakin's slaughter of the Sand People. I mean, it'd definitely include little hints and clues as to Anakin being impulsive and in need of controlling his emotions (for example, charging at Dooku without thinking), but at the very least, one wouldn't really put something like that in a work of fiction without at least considering the weight of it. At least, if one did include it, one should really consider the weight of something like this because it isn't something one should throw in for shock value. It's something that should be treated with a lot of gravity.
And holy crap, that's a good call. D: Seriously, they couldn't have at least thought about that? Seriously? I mean, even in the scene, they seemed more interested in the whole duel thing than anything else. At least in the novelization, Obi-Wan had the common decency to beg Anakin to let him take Padme to the hospital, and Anakin was just too blinded by rage to listen. It's not a perfect explanation, but at least it would be an explanation. And it would show a bit of empathy from Obi-Wan that seemed to have been thrown out the window in the scene because I think he was more interested in preaching and yelling at Anakin than anything else. That and I think it would sort of make sense for Anakin in a twisted way because...people don't act rationally when they're blinded by anger and pride. Or either individually. And I think in a way (and it may or may not sound strange), it would show even further that the effects of the Dark Side have started. (I'm sort of thinking Thorin in Desolation of Smaug here)
But yeah, it really does give her a more active role (getting back on topic). I mean, I think it would definitely be a better end for Padme -- going out being a hero, not just by fighting, but by trying to stop a fight.
And thanks! And yeah, it would -- I definitely get what Lucas was going for with the "Noooo!", but it was kind of poorly executed, really. It didn't help that it just...sounded really off.
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And holy crap, that's a good call. D: Seriously, they couldn't have at least thought about that? Seriously? I mean, even in the scene, they seemed more interested in the whole duel thing than anything else. At least in the novelization, Obi-Wan had the common decency to beg Anakin to let him take Padme to the hospital, and Anakin was just too blinded by rage to listen. It's not a perfect explanation, but at least it would be an explanation. And it would show a bit of empathy from Obi-Wan that seemed to have been thrown out the window in the scene because I think he was more interested in preaching and yelling at Anakin than anything else. That and I think it would sort of make sense for Anakin in a twisted way because...people don't act rationally when they're blinded by anger and pride. Or either individually. And I think in a way (and it may or may not sound strange), it would show even further that the effects of the Dark Side have started. (I'm sort of thinking Thorin in Desolation of Smaug here)
But yeah, it really does give her a more active role (getting back on topic). I mean, I think it would definitely be a better end for Padme -- going out being a hero, not just by fighting, but by trying to stop a fight.
And thanks! And yeah, it would -- I definitely get what Lucas was going for with the "Noooo!", but it was kind of poorly executed, really. It didn't help that it just...sounded really off.
So again, thanks! I'm really glad you liked it.