Ive watched all the films and read too many comics to ignore the truth behind Vaders actions.

Vader, that broken husk of a man, was always plotting.

Lukes continued resistance and growing strength in the Forcefurther complicate Vader’s reaction.

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This recognition sparks a flicker of pride, and a longing for the father he might have been.

However, it is Lukes physical and spiritual resemblance to Padme that strikes a deeply buried chord within Vader.

Despite the cracks in Vaders exterior,Darth Vaderexpertly avoids portraying Vaders inner turmoil as a path to redemption.

Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker and Natalie Portman’s Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequels, edited over a poster

Ultimately,Darth Vaderprovides a compelling anddetailed exploration of Vaders reactionto the most significant revelation of his life.

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Darth Vader to the left and Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith to the right in front of a purple and red background

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Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader Split By a Lightning Bolt

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