Attachment is a central theme of Star Wars, and in this episode we discuss attachment as it applies to Anakin Skywalker, Padmé, Luke, Leia, and more.
Everyone that has viewed the Star Wars saga is familiar with the story of the downfall of Anakin Skywalker. The promising young Jedi turned to the dark side of the Force and joined the Sith in an effort to acquire the skills needed to save Padmé from dying in childbirth. At the core of Anakin’s fall is his attachment, first to his mother, and then to his wife. Attachment is concept that has stirred debate and discussion among Star Wars fans for years. On this episode of Podcast Stardust, we give our takes on what is attachment and how it played out across Star Wars.
In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:
- What exactly is attachment in Star Wars?
- The difference between attachment and compassion,
- How attachment lead to Anakin Skywalker’s downfall,
- Luke Skywalker’s handling of attachment and how it differed from Anakin,
- Leia’s expressions of compassion, and
- How attachment appeared in a few other characters.
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Don’t forget to check out our discussion of Star Wars news in episode 376.
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Podcast Stardust is the fully armed and operational podcast inspired by the code name for the Death Star. Hosted by first-generation Star Wars fans, Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs, Podcast Stardust endeavors to bring thought provoking discussion on recent Star Wars news on a weekly basis. Between news episodes, Dennis and Jay review the latest episodes from Star Wars television covering everything from Resistance, Rebels, and The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian and other live action productions on Disney+. Of course, Podcast Stardust wouldn’t be complete without thematic discussions, top ten lists, and interviews on everything from Star Wars literature, comics, and the films themselves.