Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith story

movie: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) · 2005-05-15

The film begins three years after the onset of the Clone Wars. The Jedi Knights are spread across the galaxy, leading a massive war against the Separatists. The Jedi Council dispatches Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi to eliminate the notorious General Grievous, the leader of the Separatist Army. Meanwhile, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker grows close to Palpatine, the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic and, secretly, a Sith Lord known as Darth Sidious. Their deepening friendship threatens the Jedi Order, the Republic, and Anakin's best interest. It is the third installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, following The Phantom Menace (1999) and Attack of the Clones (2002), and the third film (though the sixth in release order) in the nine- part "Skywalker saga".

37 total · 6 choice · 15 major · 16 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
civil war choice The Republic is split in two by a civil war. Ss the first uprising is quashed, the Republic is captured by a tyrant who reforms it into an empire, and a new rebellion begins.
good vs. evil choice Some used the Force for good while others, like the Sith Lord, used it for evil.
romantic love choice Anakin with Padme.
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 (both his mother and lover Padme died).
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.
attitude of superiority major Anakin was prideful and arrogant. For example, he displayed a lack of humility at becoming the youngest ever member of the Jedi Council.
betrayal major Anakin turned to the dark side of the Force and in so doing betrayed his long time mentor Kenobi.
choosing between conflicting loyalties major Anakin was, among other things, torn between loyalty to the Jedi and Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
coping with opposing a friend major Obi-Wan had to oppose and fight his apprentice Anakin.