Things I Like: Anakin Skywalker (Star Wars Prequel Trilogy)

Anakin Skywalker Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen

While the boy makes many mistakes throughout the prequel trilogy, it’s hard to hate on Anakin Skywalker as he is obviously the main character.

Anakin Skywalker talking with Qui-Gon Jinn pod racing Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Jake Lloyd

It was easier to hate on Annie when he was a little twerp that liked to race on a desert planet.

Anakin Skywalker looking for his mother on the planet Tatooine Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones Hayden Christensen

He starts his laser sword career as an honest Jedi, but there are many things that would turn into the dark side. Such as losing his beloved mother.

Anakin Skywalker Padme Amidala and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Geonosis battle stadium Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones Hayden Christensen

And forming an attachment with Padme Amidala.

Anakin Skywalker kisses his bride Padme Amidala Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones Hayden Christensen

And cementing that by marrying her and getting her pregnant. Boy couldn’t wait for the war to be won to start a family.

Anakin Skywalker sides with Supreme Chancellor Palpatine over Mace Windu Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen

And dreaming that she would die in childbirth, he makes the final plunge to the dark side by believing in the hope that Darth Sidious would use hypothetical Sith powers to save her.

Anakin Skywalker force choking his wife Padme Amidala Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen

And ironically, it just turned out to be him killing her indirectly.

Anakin Skywalker lightsaber duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen

I was a little surprised he lost to Obi-Wan Kenobi, given the fact that he defeated Count Dooku, who easily defeated Obi-Wan. But we all knew that the battle would not end well for the new Darth Vader.

Anakin Skywalker burning on Mustafar Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen

Who received his official firing by the Jedi.

Anakin Skywalker first appearance as Darth Vader Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith Hayden Christensen

The prequel trilogy ends with him becoming the Darth Vader we all know and feared in the original trilogy.

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