Hi all,

I'm wondering about the basic character of the prequels. Before TPM, to the extent I'd thought about it, I thought it should have a three act structure like the OT. I thought Ep II should end on a strong downbeat like ESB. Now I'm thinking the saga could have an unusual structure. Eps I and II might be as upbeat as the material permits (like ANH) and serve as a sort of first act of the saga. Eps III and V would be the middle act. Ep VI would be the third act. Ep IV would be a sort of odd interlude.

In ESB, the ending has an almost 'Gone With The Wind' nature. The loss (seemingly forever) of a beloved member of the triangle, followed by another member vowing to recover and set everything right.