I do want to point out that Anakin DOES have a problem with attachment in that he is possessive. He loves Padme more as a 'thing' or an idealised vision ("angel") than an actual person. It's perfectly understandable (see everything in this video) but that doesn't make it right. Oh yes, it's... problematic as heck, but also that's part of the issue? That this is how it's framed for him?
One thing that struck me is how much more problematic the prequels are than the originals? Like, this might be on purpose, but there is so much toxic masculinity in the prequels. :(
And in the end, his possessive jealousy explodes into violence and recrimination in a very realistic and tragic way. The Jedi may be wrong about suppressing feelings but that doesn't mean they don't have a point about clinging to people for the wrong reasons. I love how nuanced TLJ is in dealing with all this. <3
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Oh yes, it's... problematic as heck, but also that's part of the issue? That this is how it's framed for him?
One thing that struck me is how much more problematic the prequels are than the originals? Like, this might be on purpose, but there is so much toxic masculinity in the prequels. :(
And in the end, his possessive jealousy explodes into violence and recrimination in a very realistic and tragic way. The Jedi may be wrong about suppressing feelings but that doesn't mean they don't have a point about clinging to people for the wrong reasons.
I love how nuanced TLJ is in dealing with all this. <3