A Thousand Stars: Episode III, Part 31
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matrilWhen Obi-Wan goes visit Padmé, their body language says so much of what they're not saying. They started out facing each other, but as soon as Obi-Wan starts asking about Anakin and his whereabouts, Padmé is evasive, even claiming not to know where he is, and turning away from Obi-Wan.
Their faces meet again as Obi-Wan says Anakin is in danger, but this time it's Obi-Wan who has to look away while explaining the awful things he saw in the recording. This pattern continues throughout the scene, their mutual concern for Anakin drawing them close, then their differing responses pushing them apart. Obi-Wan's ultimate loyalty is to the Jedi Order, meaning the Sith must be destroyed at all costs. Padmé can't agree with this.
The last time they look at each other, they're separated, both physically and ideologically. There is no compromise that can be reached, no solution, only a helpless apology and a bleak departure.
Next, imagery of the Dark Side's ravages...
Their faces meet again as Obi-Wan says Anakin is in danger, but this time it's Obi-Wan who has to look away while explaining the awful things he saw in the recording. This pattern continues throughout the scene, their mutual concern for Anakin drawing them close, then their differing responses pushing them apart. Obi-Wan's ultimate loyalty is to the Jedi Order, meaning the Sith must be destroyed at all costs. Padmé can't agree with this.
The last time they look at each other, they're separated, both physically and ideologically. There is no compromise that can be reached, no solution, only a helpless apology and a bleak departure.
Next, imagery of the Dark Side's ravages...
