TheStar Warssequel trilogy ignore one of creatorGeorge Lucas’most interesting narrative rules . The subsequence movies split up theStar Warsfandom right down the middle . Some loved this generation ’s raw trio and the bold choices made inStar Wars : The Last Jedi , while others feel the continuation films maculate Lucas ’ bequest and the characters that had madeStar Warsso beloved .

Interestingly , even thoughStar Wars : The Force Awakenswas fundamentally structure as a retelling of the firstStar Warsmovie , A New Hope , the continuation movie ignored one of George Lucas ’ with child patch points . This narrative gadget had a major impact on the leading characters in theoriginalStar Warstrilogyand the prequel trilogy , though in very different ways . So why not practice it in the sequel , as well ?

The Main Characters Of The OT & Prequels Both Lose A Hand

The original and prequel trilogies let in a trio of leading characters;Luke Skywalker and his father , Anakin Skywalker , are , however , the exonerated protagonists of their respective films . As such , it ’s no surprisal that Lucas highlighted several parallels in their developmental arc , though none are as obvious and intriguing as each losing a hand during a pivotal duel . Those moments playact as turning points in their story .

Luke Skywalker and Anakin Skywalker ’s 11 biggest chronicle similarity beautifully showcase what George Lucas has described as Star Wars ' rhyme .

Luke Skywalker lose his handwhile fight Darth Vader in Cloud City inThe Empire Strikes Back . It happens just before Vader bring out that he is his Padre . Luke is downtrodden and in nuisance , and Vader utilise that moment to his advantage , manipulate Luke ’s emotion . Anakin , meanwhile , loses his script – nigh his whole arm – during a duel with Count Dooku inStar Wars : Episode II – Attack of the Clones , presage their deadly reunion inStar Wars : Episode III - Revenge of the Sith .

Anakin Skywalker from Attack of the Clones to the left and Luke Skywalker from A New Hope to the right in front of a purple background

Only Supreme Leader Snoke Technically Loses His Hands In The Last Jedi

One surprising figure did , technically , lose their hand in the sequels , though not in the same way or with nearly as much significance . InThe Last Jedi , Supreme Leader Snokeis kill by Kylo Ren . Kylo uses the Force to maneuver his grandfather ’s lightsaber into the right situation , and strikes when the sentence is right , impaling Snoke on his throne . The bright dingy brand get going direct through Snoke ’s shank and pierces both his wrist , too . It ’s an easily missed contingent , though , and not one that holds much meaning for the story itself .

Surely , if any character was destined to have their mitt cut off in theStar Warssequel trilogy , it should have been Rey . She was not only the sequels ’ primary protagonist and Jedi eccentric but also became an honorary Skywalker by the goal ofStar Wars : The procession of Skywalker . That did n’t occur , however , founder that Hellenic George Lucas formula . What might have happen if Rey had fall back her mitt in theStar Warssequel trilogy ?

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