Why was Vader forgiven?

Anakin Skywalker’s destiny has been to bring balance to the Force, and technically, he did so through both his betrayal and redemption. By “killing” Palpatine, Vader was fulfilling what had been written for his destiny, and subsequently, his actions might be forgiven since they were predetermined.

Why did Vader sacrifice himself?

Darth Vader sacrificed himself in Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi by attacking the Emperor. He did so to prevent the Emperor from killing his son, Luke.

How many deaths was Darth Vader responsible for?

With 37 confirmed Jedi kills and many more unconfirmed kills (numbering in the hundreds and not including the younglings that he killed) Darth Vader is the number one Jedi killer of all time even defeating 8 Jedi at once including a master and Balter Swan (who was renowned for her skill with a blade).

Is Darth Vader redeemable?

During the battle, Anakin, who had been known as the Sith Lord Darth Vader, was redeemed by Luke and brought balance to the Force. However, the redemption cost Anakin his life, having been mortally wounded by the Emperor, Darth Sidious, while killing his former Master. After his death, Anakin became one with the Force.

Was Vader evil?

Rechristened as Darth Vader, he became an agent of evil. Sidious assumed the mantle of Emperor, and Vader helped the Empire destroy the Jedi Order; without mercy, Anakin led a legion of clones into the Jedi Temple, and personally killed both fully trained Jedi and novice younglings alike.

Why did Obi-Wan fake his death?

A Jedi funeral is held for Kenobi, but Ahsoka is worried for Skywalker, who has become withdrawn and grim. It turns out that it was all a plan made by Obi-Wan, Yoda and Mace Windu, who decided to fake Obi-Wan’s death so he could pretend to become a member of a looming Separatist plot to kidnap Palpatine.

Why does Obi-Wan not recognize R2?

R2 definitely didn’t belong to Obi Wan because he was always used by Anakin and then given to Senator Organa after order 66 and presumably still belongs to Senator Organa since he is being used by his adopted daughter (Princess Leia).

How many kills does Anakin Skywalker have?

Anakin Skywalker killed 49 characters onscreen compared to Darth Vader’s 11! How is that even possible? Well, Vader’s kill count is inflated by the very first Star Wars movie.