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Originally posted by: ricarleite
I thought the same as TheArtGuy, but the real answer is: they needed something to make Palpatine's death more memorable, and nothing's better than an explosion. It would be kinda dull if he just fell in there, and nothing happened.
Well obviosly. But I think Justin meant why accoridng to the story.
Luke: Father. Why did Palps explode when you through him down into that conveniently placed pit?
Ani: Because... Palpatine's death needed to be dramatic and memorable. The audience needs to *breathes* feel like all that was important..
Luke: huh?