Originally posted by: Go-Mer-Tonic
I think the confusion lies in Lucas' contention that while he didn't set out to make it all about Anakin, that the story really was about Anakin all along.

He didn't intend it, that just sort of manifested itself to him as he went along.

Problem is, there is a third possibility here that is supported by reality. Although he didn't set out to make it all about Anakin, he decided at some point to take it in that direction. It didn't magically manifest itself that way.

Imagine this: you take someone who has no knowledge of ANYTHING Star Wars and you sit them down and show them the OOT. Then, when it is over, you ask them one question: "Who is the one main character in that trilogy?" Anybody here think their answer would be anything other than Luke Skywalker?

The original films are not a story about Anakin Skywalker. They are the story of a young farm boy who dreams of bigger things, is able to realize his dreams and learn more about himself in the process. Always have been, always will be.