Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle
I prefer to have Shaw for that very reason. I think it gives a more potent representation of redemption to have that very man welcomed back into the good side of the Force, flaws and all. I think it diminishes the impact by only welcoming the young man that he was 25-ish years ago. That person didn't need redeeming.
To me it was only the good part of Anakin that -deserved- redemption.I prefer to have Shaw for that very reason. I think it gives a more potent representation of redemption to have that very man welcomed back into the good side of the Force, flaws and all. I think it diminishes the impact by only welcoming the young man that he was 25-ish years ago. That person didn't need redeeming.
Also by giving Shaw a full head of hair and all his limbs, Lucas did come up with a representation of Anakin before he was in the suit. Age wasn't as important before because we didn't have the prequels to nail it all down.