Star Words: Episode V, Part 44
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matrilVader is quite the chatterbox during the first part of the duel. Luke has just one line (a rash and arrogant You'll find I'm full of surprises) while Vader rambles on and on. There is a definite purpose to his words, however. He isn't looking to simply defeat Luke -- and as we'll see later on, he's toying with him at the beginning. His skills are far superior and he holds back only to test Luke's abilities. No, he doesn't just want to claim his life. It's Luke's soul that Vader is after.
So the Sith Lord taunts him, offers faint praise and cutting insults. Acknowledges that his training has been good, but points toward a very different sort of training.
"Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me."
This is our first intimation of the great paradox contained within the Dark Side. To slay one's foe might not be a victory at all. If you kill your enemy by becoming like him, you haven't really defeated him at all.
Then how can you win? Well, we won't get that answer till Episode VI, when the Emperor continues this strange tactic of encouraging Luke's vicious anger against him. Meanwhile, Luke falls prey to Vader's taunts quite readily, striking out in hatred, seeking vengeance and destruction rather than the fruits of the good side of the Force. He has a lot of hard lessons to learn.
Next, Vader's relentless attacks on Luke's body and mind continue...
So the Sith Lord taunts him, offers faint praise and cutting insults. Acknowledges that his training has been good, but points toward a very different sort of training.
"Now, release your anger. Only your hatred can destroy me."
This is our first intimation of the great paradox contained within the Dark Side. To slay one's foe might not be a victory at all. If you kill your enemy by becoming like him, you haven't really defeated him at all.
Then how can you win? Well, we won't get that answer till Episode VI, when the Emperor continues this strange tactic of encouraging Luke's vicious anger against him. Meanwhile, Luke falls prey to Vader's taunts quite readily, striking out in hatred, seeking vengeance and destruction rather than the fruits of the good side of the Force. He has a lot of hard lessons to learn.
Next, Vader's relentless attacks on Luke's body and mind continue...
