Why are Anakin and Vader so different?

As seen in ROTJ Luke confronts Vader. Vader imagined himself as a new person, a Sith at heart, who killed off Anakin to be reborn into Vader. Anakin couldn’t live without Padmé, so he chose to transform into someone completely different, Darth Vader.

How did nobody know Vader was Anakin?

James Luceno’s novel Tarkin confirms the Grand Moff had deduced who Darth Vader really was. Tarkin had worked with Anakin Skywalker during the Clone Wars, and he found the Dark Lord of the Sith eerily familiar, even recognizing some of his tactics.

Why did they replace Anakin in Return of the Jedi?

For the 2004 DVD release of the original Star Wars trilogy, Lucas changed Return of the Jedi’s ending so Christensen replaced Shaw. For Lucas, it stemmed from the idea that Anakin died (metaphorically speaking) after he turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader.

Was there a Darth Vader before Anakin?

Before he became a disciple of the dark side, Darth Vader was Anakin Skywalker, a goodhearted Jedi and hero of the Clone Wars.

Is Anakin really Darth Vader?

But yes, Darth Vader is actually Anakin Skywalker. The Star Wars universe uses the name Anakin Skywalker to refer to the good part of Anakin/Vader. So that name is used before he turns to the Dark Side. Darth Vader is the name used to refer to evil Anakin.

Why did Anakin become a ghost?

As Qui-Gon Jinn said to Yoda in the ROTS novel,it’s a state that’s attained through selflessness as opposed to selfishness,compassion instead of passion. The moment Anakin chose to save his son from Palpatine,he showed both compassion and selflessness. That’s how he became a Force ghost.

What is the key trait that distinguishes Darth Vader from Anakin?

The key trait that distinguishes Darth Vader from Anakin is anger. Darth Vader may have a cool exterior, so he is not actively angry; but Anakin’s character is consumed by anger, and therefore forgoes an intellectual approach. This isn’t limited to Star Wars, it is a basic form of human behavior.

Why did Anakin Skywalker turn to the Dark Side?

The inherent unwillingness to obey his directives pushed Anakin closer to the Dark side. Along with distrusting the Jedi and giving into his anger, Anakin Skywalker also sought to secure his life through unnatural means. Palpatine enticed the young Jedi with the story of Darth Plagueis. Palpatine: It’s not a story the Jedi would tell you.

Why did Obi-Wan Kenobi turn Anakin into Darth Vader?

In fairness, the Jedi were not completely free from blame in the transformation of Anakin into Darth Vader. Obi Wan tells his apprentice that the Council wants him to spy on the Chancellor because his accumulation and consolidation of power worried them. The inherent unwillingness to obey his directives pushed Anakin closer to the Dark side.

Why did Anakin Trust Darth Sidious?

Anakin trusted Darth Sidious, not out of sincere trust, but because Palpatine drove a wedge between him and the Jedi Council. Revenge of the Sith ended with Anakin losing most of his limbs and having to be reconstructed into a cyborg.