Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Theme of Good vs. Evil

The entire Star Wars series features the constant and ever-changing battle between the forces of good (the Jedi) and evil (the Sith). In Revenge of the Sith, this clash not only occurs between the two sides but within Anakin Skywalker himself. Yup: it gets personal.

His fight to resist his inner hatred and anger becomes one that will not only affect himself but will have reverberating ramifications across the Galactic Empire. And, because we all know what happens to Anakin at the end (cue "The Imperial March" theme), one of the major recurring themes is the power of evil to overcome good, no matter what the intentions.

Questions about Good vs. Evil

  1. Why is it so hard for Anakin to resist the dark side?
  2. What does Chancellor Palpatine use to convince Anakin the dark side isn't so bad?
  3. Which side—good or evil—seems to be more natural? Or, does it depend on the person?

Chew on This

Take a peek at these thesis statements. Agree or disagree?

Only a Sith deals in absolutes because they are evil.

There isn't a difference between good and evil, merely a difference in perspective.