Studying Skywalkers: Themes in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones

11/4/2015

The conundrum that is attachment is at the crux of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala’s internal conflict throughout Attack of the Clones. The motif of forbidden love is a popular one in literature, and causes a major rift in Anakin Skywalker’s psyche. He speaks of Padmé being in his “very soul,” and expresses sincere frustration that they cannot be together as a couple. This longing is a catalyst for attachment, which is, of course, also forbidden.