The Rise and Fall of Anakin Skywalker

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The Rise and Fall of Anakin Skywalker

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In this essay, we will take a look at the tumultuous life of Anakin Skywalker in every aspect. This episode should hopefully provide insight on his choices from his point of view and show a more human side to the chosen one.
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