So, I just recently had this particular idea and thought it might make for some interesting discussion/feedback. If either Yoda or Obi-wan had still been on Coruscant when Anakin discovered Palpatine's identity as Darth Sidious, do you think Anakin would still have ended up falling to the dark side? Mace Windu, who not only had his own issue brushing with the dark side (which I think is still canon even disregarding any old legends material), but also had a personal dislike of Anakin, seemed like the worst possible choice to have in that situation, as he actively disregarded Anakin's emotions and thoughts on the issue. By putting Anakin in that situation, Mace forced his hand, leading to the point of no return and Anakin's consequent fall.If Yoda, Obi-wan, or most likely any other Jedi without that kind of direct apathy/animosity towards Anakin had been around to lead the arrest team, it seems like they could reasoned with Anakin, or actually listened to his (understandable) request to capture Palpatine/Sidious alive instead of trying to execute him on the spot. At that point, even with the temptation of information from the Sith Lord and overwhelming drive to save Padme's life, Anakin still seemed opposed to the Sith and supportive of the Jedi; this only changed once he'd crossed that threshold and essentially caused Mace Windu's death. Obi-wan would have been particularly effective, since he pretty much already had an idea of Padme and Anakin's relationship.What do other people think? Have you considered this same thing? Would it have made a difference, or was Anakin's fall to the Dark Side pretty much a foregone conclusion? via /r/StarWars https://ift.tt/2NGXsFn
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