DominicCobb said:
And in some cases you’re even changing what happened to fit your argument. Ben’s ‘redemption’ comes way before he saves Rey from death.
Conversing with a memory of his father (in his mind) then throwing his lightsaber away is Not redemption, even if he felt guilty and regretful.
Redemption is earned through penance and sacrifice which I would argue he only achieved at the end my giving his life for Rey, ala Vader.