Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones story

movie: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) · 2002-05-12

Set ten years after the events in The Phantom Menace, the galaxy is on the brink of civil war, with thousands of planetary systems threatening to secede from the Galactic Republic. After Senator Padmé Amidala evades an assassination attempt, Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker becomes her protector, while his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates the attempt on her life. Soon, the trio witness the onset of a new threat to the galaxy, the Clone Wars.

39 total · 4 choice · 11 major · 24 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
good vs. evil choice Some used the Force for good while others, like the Sith, used it for evil.
the making of a monster to society choice Anakin's whole story is that he falls to the dark side because of his intense emotions and tragic upbringing. Note his mother died under tragic circumstances.
the nature of human emotions choice A Jedi theme is that all strong emotions lead to evil, i.e., "the dark side".
the supernatural choice The Force seemed to be a mystical energy field that pervaded the universe and could be learned to be controlled with proper training.
civil war major The Republic is split in two by a civil war.
corruption in society major The general story is that democracy falls to dictatorship due to ever spreading corruption and bureaucracy.
democracy major The general story is that democracy falls to dictatorship due to ever spreading corruption and bureaucracy.
genetically engineered soldier major The clones were genetically engineered soldiers.
human cloning major An army of clones had been created.
infatuation major Anakin and Padme.