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by: vadersgirl33

date posted: Sep 22, 2006 6:55 AM | updated: Sep 26, 2006 5:51 AM

Anakin and Padme...or Romeo and Juliet

We all know the story of Anakin and Padme. I think of this story as similar to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. They were the star-crossed lovers of the GFFA. Let me explain.
Anakin met Padme on Tatooine when he was nine and she fourteen. Even at that age, he was taken by her beauty. She was all Ani could think about for ten years. Similarly, Romeo met Juliet at a party at her house, and was also taken by her beauty. For days she was all Romeo could think about. Sound familiar?
Anakin professed his love for her while on Naboo. He was supposed to be protecting her from assassination, but his feelings were getting in the way of his assignment. She professed her love to him on Geonosis just before the execution ceremony. They both felt at that point that they were meant to be together. Romeo and Juliet professed their love to each other outside her room, she being on the balcony; he in the courtyard below. They, too, felt they were meant to be together.
Anakin and Padme were married in secret on Naboo by a member of the clergy. Romeo and Juliet were also married in secret by a member of the town's clergy. The only difference was Ani and Padme had witnesses- Artoo and Threepio, where Romeo and Juliet had no witnesses.
Anakin and Padme's love story came to a tragic end when Padme realized the man she loved no longer existed. But she died still believing in that man. Anakin (for he was Anakin at this point) died when he realized he still loved her, even after all those years. Romeo died because he really believed Juliet to be dead (she was actually in a very deep sleep). Juliet died when she realized Romeo actually was dead.
I find that there are probably more similarities about both stories, but can't think of what they are. If anyone can come up with more, please fill in the gaps. They were both very tragic stories, indeed.

I would like to give credit to Qui-tomservolovespadme, viagoangel (love the fan-fic!!), and anybody else who has written on the subject of Anakin and Padme (I can't remember you all!

.Thanks. Replies welcome.

vadergirl33

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	JediMelindaWolf Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 7:17 AM vg33, how right you are!!! The story of star-crossed, er, I mean sun-crossed (remember, they met on Tattooine! ) lovers is a favorite in literature of all ages - and makes for good drama, don't you agree? Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic! MTFBWY

	comanderbly That's Impossible. Even for a Computer.
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 7:26 AM In Romeo and Julliet their families would keep them apart if they knew. The Jedi would definately keep Anakin from Padme (or make him choose). I am not sure but I think the Senate would have issue with Padme's relationship with a Jedi. Great blog.

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 7:48 AM I totally agree with you, jmw. Thanks for commenting. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks, commanderbly. I agree, Anakin and Padme would have been kept apart if anyone knew the relationship existed. Good point!! vadersgirl33

	independentjac "How long can any man fight the darkness, before he finds it in himselft?"
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 8:01 AM very true....interesting..I saw juliet and romeo (a spin on the play) and never noticed that....maybe it was the spin

viagoangel2
Were Anakin and Padme' really one?

date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 9:20 AM

Lost in each others eyes they spoke their sacred vows. In doing so sealing their fate to live a life of hiding and deceit...... I feel you with me as you fill my soul. No longer are we alone, for now we are one. (Anakin & Padme' ; Viago Angel2 's Forbidden Love)
I would like to give credit to Qui-tomservolovespadme, viagoangel (love the fan-fic!!

Thanks! Too kind and so sweet Vadersgirl33 *smooches*
They were the star-crossed lovers of the GFFATotally!!
They were destined to be together, no matter how tragic the outcome was....for without their Forbidden Love there would have been no HOPE and the Chosen One would have remainded unfound....forever lost.

	anigirl3
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 10:01 AM I don't know...I think that it was more of an Othello relationship. For exampple, at the end of Othello, Othello tells his friends that 'then must you speak/of one that lov'd not wisely, but too well'. Soun familiar? Actually, AS1 seems to share that idea, 'cause she wrote a pretty good blog; you should check it out.

padmeskywalker77
Padme's Legacy

date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 10:33 AM

I agree...there are many similarities between Anakin/Padme' and Romeo/Juliet. I have seen arguments for both the Romeo & Juliet and Othello relationships...and the story could fit both. I know Romeo & Juliet more since that is the one we studied when I was in HS...and I can see where the Anakin/Padme' story would fit.

Wonderful job of picking up the themes!! There are so many stories that could fit, but the *star crossed lovers* theme is one of the closest I have seen.

hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee

date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 10:44 AM

Well, VadersGirl, you picked up on some definite similarities here! They certainly had a forbidden love, there's death at the end (both of them, from a "certain point of view") and their love was a tragedy. Many pieces fit the classic Romeo and Juliet tale.

SW was a conglomeration of a variety of tales, though, I believe. Anakin and Padme's story is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. It may pull some from R & J, but I don't think it's overriding theme is that of that story.

Excellent job pulling out the pieces from that story!! *applause!!*

FAN4YRS
A Rebel's Ramblings

date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 10:46 AM

The major difference between Padme and Anakin and Juliette and Romeo is that no one was against Padme marrying Anakin. You could say that the Jedi were against Anakin marrying Padme (in a general sense of being against any Jedi marrying anyone). It would have been interesting if Lucas had added this tension on Padme's side: perhaps the Naboo government did not allow royalty (even voted in royalty) to marry someone in such a lowly position as Anakin started out. This would have made an interesting situation. Anakin could not marry her because he is a Jedi, and even if this were not so, her people would not allow it. Enjoyed the blog!

ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!

date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 11:07 AM

Good comparisons, vadersgirl.

I never read Othello, so I can't comment on that.

Ani/Padme's and Romeo/Juliet's marriages ended in tragedy that resulted from misunderstandings, or miscommunications. Ani/Padme: Ani thought that Obi-Wan and Padme were "against" him (but it was Ani's choice to believe that even though he was told differently); he thought Padme brought Obi-Wan to Mustafar to kill him. R/J: Friar Lawrence's letter didn't reach Romeo in time, so he thought that Juliet was really dead.

Vadersgirl, although I haven't commented a lot, I've been enjoying your blog. Keep up the good work!

jediprincess77
I Know...

date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 12:52 PM

Yeah, vadersgirl! I like this comparison. I do see some parallels with Othello too, but his angry downfall was mostly about jealousy- he thought he wife, who was actually extremely devoted to him (if I remember correctly) was in love with someone else. The R&J parallels are a little more visible. It was a tragedy- that's why Padme simply had to die.

Great thoughts, vadersgirl!!

	fett2201980 Fettspawn
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 1:04 PM I see the comparisons as well. But lets face it I think Anakin was not ready for a romantic relationship. The Jedi are not allowed to marry, so many may think that means they are celibate, which many seem to be. Plus Padme was his first and only relationship. He didn't go through the things most dating people go through in trying to find the right one.

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Sep 22, 2006 2:30 PM Thanks everyone who replied so far. I never read Othello, so I can't relate there, although the possibility may be (I will look into it, though). I thought of Romeo and Juliet because the story is one of my favorites, and I just got done reading it not long ago. I also like watching the Leonardo deCaprio version, although the other versions are good,too.

	anakinside1 Echoes from the Asteroid Field
date Posted: Sep 23, 2006 9:28 AM Nice comparisons. I take a slightly different view, and actually wrote a blog about it. I'd love to know what you think.

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Sep 24, 2006 8:34 AM Interesting blog, AS1. I never read Othello, but I guess that story works, too. I never read your blog bafore because I only became interested in blogs recently. Thanks again.

	anakinside1 Echoes from the Asteroid Field
date Posted: Sep 24, 2006 10:18 AM that story works, too It's amazing how many stories seem to fit with SW. It's a never ending source of fun for me to try and find all the different overlaps. Thanks for reading.

	Crazy_Jedi_Ducky_00
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 4:00 PM i wrote a school paper about this after we finished romeo and juliet and how it relates to other books/movies of course i Chose SW and got a A

	bfroxas
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 5:10 PM good and valid point of the comparisons. it makes sense in all (congrats, crazy_jedi_ducky_00 on the A, btw) and it helps put the story together. some parts such as the jedi being the only ones seeming to hold them apart make it different. as for romeo and juliet, i havent exactly read it...but i know the basics. great blog, it does point out good comparisons.

	anakinishot41
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 5:40 PM A story of two star crossed lovers who are forbiven to fall in love : x! great blog really liked enjoyed it !

	Jedi Master Mina Jedi blogging, go back to your drinks!
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 6:23 PM Love the comparison. I'm sure there are more stories out there to compare with the tragic love story of Anakin and Padme. Great blog!!

	leia19886 Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 7:05 PM Nice blog. I never read Romeo & Juliet, but I know the story. Ah to be young and in love believing all you need is love Wouldn't it be nice. Leia

	Darth Med8
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 7:10 PM That's a great comparison. Even though I've never read Romeo & Juliet, but I am familiar with the story. Great blog.

Nexess

date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 7:52 PM

for without their Forbidden Love there would have been no HOPE and the Chosen One would have remainded unfound....forever lost. ?????

Eeehh hmmmm. I think we need to look back at episode one and listen carefully to the dialogues of Anakin Skywalker. From Episode 1 we already understood he was a very determined and cunning child from racing the pod races to scheming up a plan to trick Watto into gambling with the Jedi (Qui-Gon). In his dialogue with the first confrontation with Padme he tells her that he is pilot and someday he will fly away from tattooine and remember his dialogue with Qui-Gon that he had a dream that he was a jedi and freed all the slaves. We all know that Anakins dreams plays a big role in these stories.

cont...

Nexess

date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 7:53 PM

Anyways, if he hadn't met Padme later on he would of played on his ambitions to scheme a plan to free himself from slavery and leave tattooine and joined the jedi knight ranks as the grown Anakin skywalker through proving himself worthy of the Jedi by battling along with them in the Clone Wars and allowing them to see he is the chosen one. Amongst all that he would of bumped into Padme, since she would have a more active role as senator, and had that boy crush that would turn to love like wise with padme.

	Nexess
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 7:53 PM If that scenario had happened he would of been sheltered from Palpatines corruption while growing up and would have taken a completely different path. So, yeah they are destined to be together but I don't think the Jedi Knights wouldn't of discovered him. He would be found through his ambitions so love has nothing to do with it. end...

	Nexess
date Posted: Sep 25, 2006 8:03 PM viagoangel2, I admire your analytical approach to the star wars stories they are very thought provoking and makes one want to watch the movies all over again to see if there was an image dismissed amongst the art. You go girl, keep it coming I can't wait til you have something else to bring to light cause your ideas are worth reading.

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Sep 26, 2006 5:39 AM I really appreciate the input from this blog. Thanks to everyone who replied. I'm glad you all liked it.

	jdimstr3334
date Posted: Sep 26, 2006 7:19 AM Good thinking! I think that Anakin and Padme were like Romeo and Juliet. Everything matches up. Great thinking. May the force be with you all!

	jedimaster5972
date Posted: Sep 26, 2006 9:45 AM Here's a comparison you might not have thought about. Romeo and Juliet's love ended because of poison. Anikin and Padme's love ended because of poison (namely Palpatine). Food for thought. Great blog btw.

	Qui-Tom Servo loves Padme You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned
date Posted: Sep 26, 2006 11:35 AM One of the interesting things about Othello is that Othello's love was poisoned by Iago. In that respect, I think the parallels with SW are very strong if you consider that Palpatine poisoned Anakin's love. And there are indications that he was telling Anakin rumors(likely made up by Palpatine himself) about Padme being frequently seen with Obi-Wan.

LazJedi

date Posted: Sep 26, 2006 1:36 PM

Great Blog vadersgirl33!

The genius of Lucas (IMO) is his ability to draw on many varied, yet universal themes.
The Padme/Anakin love story blends the two great tragic romances of Shakepeare to create a new, fresh story that still manages to tug at our collective hearts and minds.

On one hand you have the semi-forbidden lovers meeting at a young age just like Romeo and Juliet. Then at the end; Anakin (Othello) being consumed by false jealousy about Obi-Wan killing Padme (Desdimona) in a jealous rage (for all practical purposes).
And as Qui-Tom Servo loves Padme pointed out, Palpatine (Iago) was fueling the fire so to speak in order to control Anakin.
Very insightful and thought provoking blog.

	vadersgirl33 vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Sep 27, 2006 5:55 AM Than you, lazjedi. It was fresh and new that way. I like your thinking. I like your thoughts into this as well, Qui-Tom. Thank you Already knew that, but thanks, jm 5972

AMcho

date Posted: Oct 02, 2006 7:01 PM

Anakin and Padme would have been kept apart if anyone knew the relationship existed.

Actually, when you think about it, vadersgirl, I believe that Palps did know about Anakin's crush on Padme,.... that he sensed it somehow. That's why I think he suggested that ObiWan be reassigned to Padme's protection (knowing that his padawan would gain closer acces to her as well).

AMcho

date Posted: Oct 02, 2006 7:07 PM

I do see some parallels with Othello too, but his (Othello's) angry downfall was mostly about jealousy- he thought his wife, who was actually extremely devoted to him (if I remember correctly) was in love with someone else. (JediPrincess)

Sometimes I think Anakin was jealous of ObiWan. The look on his face when he saw that ObiWan was on Padme's ship on Mustafar. "You are with him,... you brought him here to kill me," he says to her and, "You will not take her from me!" he yells at him.

In the original script, Palps tries to implant a little 'worm' in Anakin's head. He tells Anakin that there are rumors that ObiWan is infatuated with a certain young and beautiful senator.

LOVE this blog!!!

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