Originally posted by: Erikstormtrooper
If Padme had lived, why would she have given up Luke? I think that needs to be addressed.
If Padme had lived, why would she have given up Luke? I think that needs to be addressed.
Maybe. The OT never seemed to need an explanation for it, though.
Just a couple of ideas on the separation:
(1) If Padme truly felt that she must go into hiding, then she may have felt it necessary for her children's safety; one child alive is better than none. Also, twins to a single mother would run the risk of more attention being paid to her.
(2) If the Force runs strong in the Skywalker family as Luke says in ROTJ, perhaps the two children together would be that much easier for the Emperor or Vader to feel the presence of through the Force; again, the separation for safety's sake.