The Darkest Clone Wars Scene Foreshadowed Padme's Tragic Fate
An in-depth analysis of a subtle yet inherently dark scene in Star Wars: The Clone Wars that foreshadowed the tragic fate of Padmé Amidala.
The Relationship Between Anakin and Padmé
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, situated between Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, has often been seen as a project that rectified several aspects of the prequel trilogy. One of the most improved elements in this timeline was the relationship between Anakin and Padmé.
Padme Amidala and the shadows of Padme and Anakin.
The show delved deeper into their relationship, exploring whether Anakin truly loved Padmé and fleshing out how their love was perceived by characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi. This exploration greatly benefited the portrayal of the duo as a Star Wars couple. The potential for future Star Wars shows to further develop Padmé's character was made more likely by Anakin's Force ghost return in Ahsoka season 1's ending.
Anakin and Padmé in The Clone Wars.
Padmé's Tragic Fate Foreshadowed
The foreshadowing of Padmé's tragic fate is evident in the Clovis arc of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. This arc, while often criticized, played a significant role in showing the initial fractures in Padmé and Anakin's relationship through the inclusion of another potential love interest, Rush Clovis.
A pivotal scene in this arc occurs when Anakin brutally attacks Clovis after an attempted kiss with Padmé. Following this, Padmé confronts Anakin, expressing her distress at sensing his darkness and feeling unsafe. Despite this, she continued to love him.
The Darker Fate of Padmé Amidala
The scene in the Clovis arc of The Clone Wars sheds light on the darkness and unrest within Anakin, foreshadowing Padmé's eventual tragic fate. This fate, revealed in Revenge of the Sith, was a result of Anakin's jealousy, rage, and turn to the dark side, leading to the heart-wrenching events on Mustafar.
The tragedy of Padmé's fate is intensified by the realization that it could have been avoided. The Clone Wars, through various moments, demonstrates that Padmé's ultimate fate was nearly preventable. Despite sensing Anakin's dark side, Padmé remained loyal to him, ultimately contributing to the heartbreak and tragedy that ensued.
