I think it is interesting that Luke Skywalker is allowed to become a Jedi even though he has the feelings of a Sith but the heart of a Jedi. In Star Wars I-III, one is refused apprenticeship when there are dark and negative thoughts clouding his or her mind, which is why Yoda and Mace Windu refuse apprenticeship to child Anakin. However Luke, son of Anakin, becomes a Jedi by Obi Wan Kenobi's blessing. In the confrontation of the Emperor--also known as Chancellor Palpatine in the first three episodes--Luke uses his sorrow and hatred of the situation that happened to his father, aunt, and uncle to get adrenaline-based strength to stand up to the Emperor. The ghosts of Obi Wan and Yoda could intervene and prevent Luke from using anymore of the Force, but they know that Luke only used his negativity to defeat his foe.
However, In Episode III, Anakin finds his mother tortured and holds her as she dies. he took it upon himself to avenger her by killing all of the Sand People, which is a plague to all travelers. The Jedi Council disapproves of this and gives the order to have Anakin removed from Jedi ranks--which is similar to the process of being made Tranquil in Dragon Age, a role playing game, where the mage's ability to use magic is permanently removed--but Anakin stays under the radar and goes under Chancellor Palpatine's apprenticeship.
Double standards have a continuous existence in today's society. We allow ourselves or friends to act and speak one way, but we disapprove of anyone else that acts and speaks the same way. There are such things as loopholes, but they do not contain double meanings for two or more parties. Double standards are a big part of politics, and figuring out which candidate is using the "correct" and "moral" standard usually comes out on top. Double standards also cause fights among close friends and it has ruined many of my relationships with friends, family, and colleagues.
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ReplyDeleteYou clearly show that you know the Star Wars series. Remember, Episode IV came out 22 years before Episode I did. I don’t think the so called “Double Standard” is actually that. I think it’s a Plot Hole. I bet that people have gone up to George Lucas and said the exact same thing that you did here, and he’s been like “shutupIamthewriter!” Not really…But, no, this is probably a Plot Hole. OR it could be something like this: they refused to train Anakin. Look what happened. They don’t want this to happen again, especially with the dude’s offspring. They’re using Luke like a bandage. “See, everything’s ok! We fixed our mistake with this one!!!”
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