Anakin Skywalker

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Anakin Skywalker

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Anakin Skywalker as a Jedi Padawan.
Portrayed by	Jake Lloyd (as a child) Hayden Christensen (as an adult)
First appearance	Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Last appearance	Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (as Anakin)
Affiliation	Jedi Order, Galactic Republic
Signature Artifacts	Anakin's Second Lightsaber, Jedi Tunic, Podracer, Jedi Interceptor, Prosthetic Arm, Japor Snippet
External Links
Wikipedia	Link
IMDb	Link

Anakin Skywalker is the central character of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, whose rise as a heroic Jedi Knight and tragic fall to the dark side form the backbone of the entire Skywalker saga. Conceived by the Force, his journey from a slave on Tatooine to the prophesied "Chosen One" is marked by artifacts that reflect his incredible talent, his emotional turmoil, and his eventual transformation into Darth Vader.

Character Overview

Discovered as a slave boy on the desert planet of Tatooine by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin shows immense potential with the Force. Freed after winning the Boonta Eve Classic podrace, he is brought to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant to be trained. As a Jedi Padawan under Obi-Wan Kenobi, he grows into a powerful but arrogant and emotionally volatile warrior. His fear of loss, particularly concerning his mother and his secret wife, Padmé Amidala, makes him susceptible to the manipulations of Chancellor Palpatine, who ultimately seduces him to the dark side.

Film & Television Appearances

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)

As a nine-year-old slave, Anakin is a gifted pilot and mechanic. He befriends Padmé Amidala and helps the Jedi acquire parts for their ship by winning a dangerous podrace. He leaves his mother behind to train as a Jedi and later helps destroy the Trade Federation Droid Control Ship, showcasing his innate piloting skills.

Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)

Ten years later, Anakin is a powerful but reckless Padawan. Assigned to protect Senator Amidala, he falls in love with her, violating the Jedi Code's rules against attachment. After having visions of his mother's suffering, he returns to Tatooine too late to save her, and in his rage, he slaughters the Tusken Raider tribe responsible. This is his first significant step towards the dark side.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2020)

Throughout the war, Anakin becomes a renowned general and hero of the Republic. The series explores his close bond with his own Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, his growing reputation as a cunning and unconventional military leader, and the constant strain of hiding his marriage to Padmé.

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Haunted by premonitions of Padmé's death in childbirth, Anakin's fear makes him desperate for power. Chancellor Palpatine, revealing himself as the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, promises him the power to cheat death. To save Padmé, Anakin betrays the Jedi Order, leads the assault on the Jedi Temple, and falls completely to the dark side. In a climactic duel on Mustafar, he is defeated and grievously wounded by Obi-Wan Kenobi, leading to his reconstruction as Darth Vader.

Signature Artifacts

Anakin's Second Lightsaber

• Description: The second lightsaber built by Anakin, and the one he carries as a Jedi Knight. It has a more functional, industrial design than his first, with a black ridged handgrip and a silver emitter shroud. This is the same lightsaber Obi-Wan later gives to Luke.
• Relevance to Character: This weapon is the symbol of Anakin at the height of his powers as a Jedi hero. It represents his mastery and his status as "The Hero With No Fear." However, it is also the weapon he uses to carry out the atrocities that mark his fall, making it a symbol of his betrayal.
• Relevance to Plot: This lightsaber is used in countless battles throughout The Clone Wars and Revenge of the Sith. Its loss to Obi-Wan on Mustafar signifies Anakin's ultimate defeat and the severing of his Jedi identity.

Jedi Tunic

• Description: The traditional robes of a Jedi Knight, consisting of multiple layers of earth-toned fabric, a utility belt, and a dark brown outer cloak.
• Relevance to Character: As a Padawan and Knight, this outfit represents Anakin's membership in the Jedi Order. However, his tendency to wear darker shades of brown and black, and eventually a leather tabard, visually separates him from his peers and subtly hints at his internal conflict and pull towards the dark side.
• Relevance to Plot: The tunic is his uniform for the majority of his heroic life. The dark cloak he wears over it becomes more prominent as he falls, foreshadowing the black cape he will wear as Darth Vader.

Podracer

• Description: A custom-built podracer with two massive Radon-Ulzer 620C engines connected by energy binders to a small, open-air cockpit. The prop was a full-scale creation built for filming, with digital effects used for the race itself.
• Relevance to Character: The podracer is a testament to Anakin's prodigious mechanical and piloting skills. As a young boy, he built a machine that no other human could fly, showcasing his innate connection to the Force and his ability to see things before they happen.
• Relevance to Plot: Winning the Boonta Eve Classic podrace is the pivotal event of the first act of The Phantom Menace. It secures Anakin's freedom from slavery and allows him to leave Tatooine with the Jedi, setting the entire saga in motion.

Japor Snippet

• Description: A small, hand-carved good luck charm made from a piece of Japor ivory, given to Padmé as a parting gift.
• Relevance to Character: This artifact represents Anakin's innate kindness and his deep-seated attachment to the people he cares about. It is a promise and a memento, a symbol of the pure, selfless part of him that exists before his fall.
• Relevance to Plot: The Japor snippet is a recurring symbol of Anakin and Padmé's bond. She clutches it for luck during his podrace. Years later, she still has it with her, and it is ultimately placed in her hands for her funeral procession, signifying that her memory of the good man he was never faded.

Prosthetic Arm

• Description: A mechanical right arm and hand that replaces the one he lost in a duel with Count Dooku. It is a complex, articulated prosthetic with exposed wiring and a metallic finish.
• Relevance to Character: This artifact is Anakin's first step in becoming "more machine than man." It is a constant, physical reminder of his failure and vulnerability. The leather glove he wears to cover it symbolizes his desire to hide this perceived weakness and maintain a human appearance.
• Relevance to Plot: The mechanical hand is a visual link to his future as Darth Vader. In Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine uses Anakin's fear of losing his other limbs to further manipulate him towards the dark side.

Jedi Interceptor

• Description: An Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor, a small, single-pilot starfighter favored by the Jedi during the late Clone Wars. Anakin's is distinguished by its yellow markings.
• Relevance to Character: This ship is the ultimate expression of Anakin's identity as the "best starpilot in the galaxy." It is fast, agile, and allows for the kind of daring, improvisational flying that defines his combat style.
• Relevance to Plot: Anakin pilots this starfighter during the climactic opening battle of Revenge of the Sith, skillfully navigating the chaotic space battle over Coruscant to reach General Grievous's flagship and rescue the Chancellor.

Behind the Scenes

Casting Anakin Skywalker was a major undertaking. Jake Lloyd was chosen from thousands of young actors to portray the innocent child in The Phantom Menace. For the adult Anakin in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, Hayden Christensen was cast, with George Lucas noting that he had the "dark side" quality required for the character's tragic fall.

Trivia

• The sound of Anakin's podracer was created by sound designer Ben Burtt by mixing the sounds of a Ferrari, a Porsche, and a souped-up lawnmower.

See Also

• Darth Vader
• Padmé Amidala
• Obi-Wan Kenobi
• Hayden Christensen