When Obi-Wan tells Luke that his father was “a good friend,” we both thought immediately of Obi-Wan telling a mutilated Anakin that they were brothers. When Yoda says that “wars not make one great,” we both thought of Order 66. When Vader tells Luke that it is “too late” for him to break from the Dark Side, we both thought of his assault on the Jedi temple.
With the prequels, these moments are no longer mere dialogue, but memories forged through experience. Obi-Wan’s weariness, Yoda’s cautions, and Luke’s choices, all now come with a greater weight, crafting a more layered and emotional journey.
Before somebody says this isn’t a comprehensive look, that it doesn’t acknowledge of the sexualization of female characters on either side of the picture, and that their favorite character isn’t represented/isn’t representative of that archetype. Think of it as a discussion starter. (Reddit via Blastr)