There Is This Common Narrative Among Star Wars Fans That Anakin Is The Jedi Who Cares Most For His Clone

There is this common narrative among Star Wars fans that Anakin is the Jedi who cares most for his clone soldiers, but I think, this misses an important part of his character. Anakin may have a close relationship with (some of) his clones, but that doesn't mean he’s free from the authoritarian mindset that defines him.

Anakin’s belief in authoritarian leadership is one of his defining traits and a source of tension in his relationship with Padmé. In Episode II, Anakin’s conversation with her about order and strong leadership ("someone wise should make them agree") gives us a glimpse into his worldview, where he sees control as a necessary tool for peace and stability. It's not subtle.

Anakin thrives as a general in a military hierarchy where he has the power to command and enforce order. His leadership style reflects his belief in decisive action and control. He expects obedience, and when his authority is challenged, he doesn't respond well. He also doesn't respond well when he feels regulated by others, like the Jedi Council.

Fives is a prime example of how Anakin’s relationship with his clones can collapse in an instance when someone seriously questions his authority. And by questioning and allegedly trying to assassinate the chancellor, Fives challenges Anakin's authority by proxy as he deeply respects Palpatine's.

When Fives uncovers the truth about the inhibitor chips and questions the entire system, Anakin is unable to process the challenge in a way that reflects true understanding or empathy for Fives's situation. This reinforces the idea that while Anakin may be fond of his clones personally, his leadership is ultimately grounded in control, not a deeper sense of equality or solidarity with them.

The argument that Anakin’s background as a slave makes him more understanding of the clones' situation may be often invoked to justify the assumption of them being close. However, this doesn’t stop him from reproducing the same power dynamics that disempowered him. Anakin’s struggle is that he’s trying to distance himself from the slave master archetype by being a "good leader", but in doing so, he still maintains the hierarchical structure that strips the clones of real agency.

More Posts from Three-swords-in-a-trenchcoat and Others

it's so frustrating that a majority of analysis of padme's character is measured by the metric of how a female character should behave rather than anything she actually does or says in the films


Tags

Codywan is a gay ship for gay people.

Obikin is a gay ship for straight people. (Derogatory)

Kanera is a straight ship for gay people.

Anidala is a straight ship for straight people.

No i won‘t elaborate


Tags

Cereal Torture. Mommy Issues Squared. Evil Autistic Association.

Just throwing some ideas around

What's Their Ship Name? Nazi4Nazi?

What's their ship name? Nazi4Nazi?

People hate too much... Star Wars is bad, we know this! Let's love together instead, let's search for the good in everything, and never give up on our dreams of what Star Wars could be. That's my Jedi way or whatever


Tags

Mace windu vs jiang cheng, who would win? (Not in a fight, in a purple-themed diva-off)

Samurai Mace. Third Jedi In Samurai Star Wars Concepts. Mace Windu. Magister Of The Jedi Order, Council

Samurai Mace. Third Jedi in samurai star wars concepts. Mace Windu. Magister of the Jedi order, Council Member, Great warrior. First and second HERE


Tags

honestly i have to kinda disagree with that post thats like “being knightcore doesnt mean pro monarchy just swear ur undying loyalty to ur bff or ur crush or smth”

no. thats not what makes it sexy. either grapple with your beloved master’s role as a symbol of the state or choose to ignore it entirely and remain their loyal hound to whatever end, uncaring of the structures of power which you serve. become naught but a blade, the burden of your choices left to settle in the hand that wields you. it’s not about being besties forever it’s about OWNERSHIP and DUBIOUS MORALITY and FRANKLY QUESTIONABLE POWER DIFFERENTIALS


Tags

i love sith!obi-wan as much as the next person but also, consider: obi-wan being the most stubbornly light-side jedi of all time

through a holocron, anakin and obi-wan come face-to-face with the darkest versions of themselves. anakin, of course, sees a monster. darth vader at his most extreme, murderous and even sadistic in his cruelty, not just violent but enjoying the vicious power his violence grants him. he's like a demon brought to life, the dark side in its purest form, malevolent and evil

meanwhile, obi-wan is still obi-wan just slightly worse. obi-wan but with like a bit of a drinking problem and he's let himself go a little. obi-wan but he's gotten addicted to world of space warcraft and is chugging more space mountain dew than might be ideal. The Darkness Within is just obi-wan indulging his self-destructive tendencies and maybe being a bit more of a bitch than he already is, turning up scruffy and less well-groomed than og obi-wan but still absolutely, unmistakably in the light

dude is incorruptible. a beacon of light, stubbornly staying light no matter what life throws at him.

(naturally, obi-wan is still horrified by "evil" obi-wan. dude is listening to his albums on speaker phone. he is so inconsiderate)

i could add a few more stages to grief if they let me


Tags

Imagine the Ember Island Players episode of ATLA but in Star Wars with TL4J!

omg yes, i think all media should legally be required to have an episode where the characters see a play about themselves

Imagine The Ember Island Players Episode Of ATLA But In Star Wars With TL4J!

(commission info // tip jar!)

can we like avenge padme as a society


Tags
  • akaratna
    akaratna liked this · 2 weeks ago
  • skadiis
    skadiis liked this · 4 weeks ago
  • lilylexa06
    lilylexa06 liked this · 1 month ago
  • redundancy-lover
    redundancy-lover liked this · 2 months ago
  • yourmindismybestfriend
    yourmindismybestfriend liked this · 2 months ago
  • in-love-with-my-bed
    in-love-with-my-bed liked this · 2 months ago
  • mydisappointmentlieshere
    mydisappointmentlieshere liked this · 2 months ago
  • tedsahtheterrible
    tedsahtheterrible liked this · 2 months ago
  • funkythoughts
    funkythoughts liked this · 2 months ago
  • bohca
    bohca liked this · 3 months ago
  • holyhottubmentality
    holyhottubmentality liked this · 3 months ago
  • ringwraithmd
    ringwraithmd reblogged this · 4 months ago
  • comebackali
    comebackali liked this · 4 months ago
  • it-s-gone-blue
    it-s-gone-blue liked this · 4 months ago
  • theonskt
    theonskt liked this · 4 months ago
  • outernorth
    outernorth liked this · 4 months ago
  • rottingwolffe
    rottingwolffe liked this · 5 months ago
  • inkshark1
    inkshark1 liked this · 5 months ago
  • nigh-temptation
    nigh-temptation liked this · 5 months ago
  • alicemaker1
    alicemaker1 liked this · 5 months ago
  • slobozan-shitposting
    slobozan-shitposting liked this · 5 months ago
  • techof
    techof liked this · 5 months ago
  • tired-stressed-trying-my-best
    tired-stressed-trying-my-best liked this · 5 months ago
  • quinnsstash000
    quinnsstash000 liked this · 5 months ago
  • rosehen96
    rosehen96 liked this · 5 months ago
  • when-picnic-remember-snacks
    when-picnic-remember-snacks liked this · 5 months ago
  • boredstardusttm
    boredstardusttm liked this · 5 months ago
  • star-sculptor
    star-sculptor liked this · 5 months ago
  • lesbianforlottie
    lesbianforlottie liked this · 5 months ago
  • blogggbog
    blogggbog liked this · 5 months ago
  • heartofstarlight
    heartofstarlight liked this · 5 months ago
  • backwardsand-forwards
    backwardsand-forwards liked this · 5 months ago
  • baronessofmischief
    baronessofmischief liked this · 5 months ago
  • dekosdkdko
    dekosdkdko liked this · 5 months ago
  • againtodreaming
    againtodreaming liked this · 5 months ago
  • bunearybunny
    bunearybunny liked this · 5 months ago
  • mangofeeesh
    mangofeeesh liked this · 5 months ago
  • clarakiki
    clarakiki liked this · 5 months ago
  • dear-goodbye
    dear-goodbye liked this · 5 months ago
  • pallid-etoiles
    pallid-etoiles liked this · 5 months ago
  • oogaboogasoup
    oogaboogasoup liked this · 5 months ago
  • bambamdaisy
    bambamdaisy liked this · 5 months ago
  • orangez3st
    orangez3st liked this · 5 months ago
  • trupan180
    trupan180 liked this · 5 months ago
  • mothmanscat
    mothmanscat liked this · 5 months ago
  • iliveforfanfic
    iliveforfanfic liked this · 5 months ago
  • hazeleyedotaku
    hazeleyedotaku liked this · 5 months ago
  • peachteapixels
    peachteapixels liked this · 5 months ago
  • darkmattermuse
    darkmattermuse liked this · 5 months ago
three-swords-in-a-trenchcoat - Average Obi-Wan Stan
Average Obi-Wan Stan

he consumes my every waking thought and most of the sleeping ones too

142 posts

Explore Tumblr Blog
Search Through Tumblr Tags