Analyzing Luke Skywalker's Journey to Become a Jedi

A video essay analyzing Luke Skywalker's journey as he learned the ways of the Force, and the moment that he truly became a Jedi Knight.

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[andrewbryant]

The final duel itself between Luke and Vader is a perfect reflection of Luke’s journey through the entire trilogy

[Jared_Wignall]

Luke Skywalker’s journey in the original trilogy is one of the greatest, if not greatest journeys ever put to film. His arc as a farm boy on Tatooine, wanting to leave home and do something more with his life to becoming a Jedi Knight who redeems his father and helps save the galaxy is always fantastic to watch unfold from beginning to end. Great video man, I hope you’re doing well and keep up the great work. Take care!

[HandofOmega]

Well-said! I remember noticing the significance of Luke's clothes years ago, glad to see that understanding spread...Love your channel, keep up the great work! The only thing I would add is that Luke's discarding his lightsaber was NOT a statement of "pacifism", as I see it. He had tried everything to get through to his father and nothing had worked, so he played the ultimate gambit of risking his very life, by exposing himself to the Emperor's evil directly. Luke bet his life that his father could not, WOULD not, stand by as his son was being killed right in front of him...and his gamble paid off! At least, that's how I see it.

[TheGr-]

What makes Luke special to me is here’s a kid who learns about the force at 19 and in such a short time and and training becomes a bad ass able to confront the two Sith left alone. Luke’s the man. What Disney did to him is unforgivable. Save for Mandolorian season 2 finale..

[DarthRoo]

This was awesome! I always thought it was cool that Luke got closer to the Dark-side! The final fight between Vader and Luke always makes me tear up a little.

[cassandrarousos]

Just because you can eliminate the darkness doesn't always mean you should. I love the way Luke refuse to kill Vader even after all the terrible things Vader had done.

[fredrik]

The scene is a battle between the emperor and Luke. This is a battle of predicting the future using the force.

The emperor sees the rebel alliance falling in his trap. Luke either turning or dying.

Luke sees his father returning to the light side (Yoda, Sidious, Obi Wan all thought this prediction was absurd).

Luke learns that the rebels have fallen into a trap on Endor. The only way to save his sister is to join the dark side. Luke goes into a rage and defeats Vader.

The emperor is very pleased. He thinks he won the battle vs Luke. Everything he has seen and manipulated has happened since episode 1.

Luke trusts his sight. He didnt see himself killing Vader or Sidious. He saw the deathstar explode and his father returning to the light. And if he is wrong then he will die before joining the dark side ro save his sister and friends. There is no doubt or surrender left.

The emperor see now Luke can never be turned. Proceeds to kill him.

Luke then defeats Sidious at what he was best at as Lukes vision comes true (deathstar is destroyed and Anakin returns to the light side).

[fosterfied]

What in Rian Johnson’s mind made him think that this same Luke would be the type of person to attempt to murder his own nephew?

[malcolmcampbell]

My favorite moment in all of Star Wars is the Throne Room Sequence. Its just PERFECT!

[cadecarls]

Luke Skywalker is my hero. There is always an opportunity to be better!!

[rhaelfixer]

Luke Skywalker have the best character development throughout the story


Till Disney came around and said:
"Nope"

Then proceeded to yeet out Luke entire character development out of the window.

[StephenRA]

It's like going from white belt to black and knowing Lucas had Japanese influences for the story it makes even more sense

[Tallsauce]

Amazing video man. I'm glad this randomly appeared in my recommended. I haven't watched the og trilogy ever since I was a lot younger so I never picked up on the symbolism. You made me appreciate his character a lot more.

[Johnadams]

this is so well done. and this is part of something i have talked about that highly seperate all six lucas movies vs. the sequels. the use of colors and color schmes and setting that are all symbolizing things, not just to look like something.

[JohnDean]

I absolutely LOVE Luke Skywalker. I really hope Dave gives him a significant role in his new movie. That way fans who didn’t enjoy the sequels get a proper send off to their hero. Fans of the sequels still get their cake. Dave has the potential to let those who didn’t enjoy the sequels have one last moment with their childhood hero. He can leave the ending of Luke’s Journey ambiguous, that way it’s never fully clear when the story transitions into the sequels. That’s the perfect way to adhere to both sides of the fandom.

[FolloweroftheWay]

Great video. As you said: Even in his rage, Luke stays true to himself and the light side because he uses the Force not out of hatred, but to defend his sister. Vader forced him to make a choice. Yet, after finally defeating his father, his compassion for him saves both of them. His mercy is the grace by which Anakin is at last redeemed.

[thescepterofjudah]

Wow, it’s the little things I missed as a child when the first 3 films released, that make so much more sense now. Reading the books, and seeing the prequels, then seeing things or phrases repeat themselves is simply an intricacy that many learned Star Wars nerds have grown to appreciate, and others missed.

[TheUnnbreakable]

I like your point about the empire is the one who first declares him a Jedi that's a cool observation.

[nickm]

Great video! By far my favorite character

[srinivasaraokotteda]

In my opinion.., luke Skywalker is the jedi anakin Skywalker is always meant to become at the end of revenge of the sith.., and also luke Skywalker is the full realisation of Anakin Skywalker's potential..,
That is why i love the characters of the Skywalker family.., (excluding rey not a Skywalker lol😂😂)