I actually like Anakin turning to the dark side because of his attachment. Ultimately, it is his attachment to Luke that brings Anakin back to the light, not any kind of moral epiphany. To me, this parallel highlights how love can have this “double nature of being both condemning and redeeming”. It also demonstrates how the Jedi’s view on love was flawed. It can be a weakness, but it also can be a strength. It can have two sides, just like the Force. And this dualism is something Luke discovers as he grows into a wiser Jedi.
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t disagree. The offhanded comment I made wasn’t about the concept or its connection to the OT, it was just more about how Anakin turning to the dark over the course of ROTS is its main plot (unlike ROTJ), and its execution is less than stellar.
I also figured I would link the Star Wars Ring Theory since it seems relevant to the thread. I’m not necessarily agreeing with the writer’s conclusion, but there are clearly many parallels between the trilogies that he highlights throughout his blog posts. Might be interesting to touch on them in this thread.
Yes I meant to touch on this. I have similar thoughts to you, interesting theory but I don’t completely agree.