{"id":2172684,"date":"2024-02-09T18:04:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T23:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-disneys-feminist-writers-ruined-star-wars\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T18:08:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T23:08:40","slug":"how-disneys-feminist-writers-ruined-star-wars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-disneys-feminist-writers-ruined-star-wars\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney&#8217;s feminist writers ruined &#8216;Star Wars"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhow-disneys-feminist-writers-ruined-star-wars%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172684&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Disney&#8217;s Resurrection of Palpatine: \u2062A Betrayal \u200bof\u2062 Fans\u2062 and Storytelling<\/h2>\n<p>When Disney&#8217;s new generation of &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; writers brought back \u200bthe evil Emperor Palpatine to introduce \u200ba female Jedi as the new hero, they not only alienated a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wipeout-gop-lawmaker-threatens-to-stall-house-action-without-more-spending-cuts\/\" title=\"GOP lawmaker threatens to halt House action unless more spending cuts are made.\">significant \u200bportion<\/a> of their fanbase, but they also undermined the integrity of\u2063 the overall story.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after Disney acquired &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; from\u200b George Lucas in 2012, Kathleen\u200b Kennedy, the new president of Lucasfilm, appeared in an interview with Lucas where she claimed, &#8220;The main thing\u2063 is to protect these characters. Make sure that they continue to live in the way that you created them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, the resurrection of Palpatine clearly demonstrated that\u200c this promise was not \u2062upheld.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_694101\" style=\"width: 877px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-694101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gerardo Mora\/Getty Images\u2064 for Disney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Throughout the &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; saga, a diverse range of captivating characters\u200c have been introduced, from Padme Amidala to Cal\u2062 Kestis. Yet, it is crucial to recognize that all \u200bof these characters revolve around the \u200dcentral figure of Anakin Skywalker.<\/p>\n<p>Anakin&#8217;s journey begins\u2063 in &#8220;The Phantom Menace,&#8221; where he is discovered by the Jedi and believed to be the prophesied &#8220;Chosen One&#8221; destined to bring balance to The Force. As the trilogy progresses, Anakin&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses are revealed, particularly his vulnerability to his emotions.<\/p>\n<p>In &#8220;Revenge of the Sith,&#8221; \u2063Anakin succumbs\u2063 to the dark side, manipulated by Palpatine&#8217;s deceit. He becomes Darth\u2062 Vader, \u2064leading to\u2063 the massacre of the Jedi Order. However, in a redemptive act, Anakin\u2063 ultimately saves \u2064his son and destroys Palpatine, fulfilling the prophecy and \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twitter-fact-checks-biden-for-first-time-ever-after-musk-takeover\/\" title=\"Twitter Fact Checks Biden for First Time Ever After Musk Takeover\">bringing balance<\/a> to\u2064 The Force.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_694123\" style=\"width: 822px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-694123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MAX NASH\/AFP via\u200c Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Decades later, Disney&#8217;s new trilogy introduced Rey as the central protagonist in &#8220;The Force Awakens.&#8221; Despite her lack of training, she possesses immense power comparable to Jedi masters\u200c before\u200b her. This decision \u200dreflects Disney&#8217;s intention to promote a\u2062 feminist worldview, as stated by director Sharmeen Obaid-Chino.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Here\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/feminist-director-says-its-about-time-a-woman-shaped-a-star-wars-film\/\" title=\"Female director says it's high time a woman influenced a 'Star Wars' movie\">feminist director<\/a> of the next Star Wars film saying that her goal \u200dis to \u201cmake men uncomfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This movie is destined to \u2062be Disney\u2019s biggest flop yet. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KaihbiA7Oj\">pic.twitter.com\/KaihbiA7Oj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt\u2064 Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWalshBlog\/status\/1742583950944432607?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 3, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u2063trilogy&#8217;s downfall culminated in &#8220;The Rise of Skywalker,&#8221; where Palpatine&#8217;s return \u200drendered Anakin&#8217;s sacrifice \u2063meaningless. The\u200d writing, including the infamous line &#8220;Somehow Palpatine \u2063returned,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-768-billion-defense-spending-bill\/\" title=\"House Passes 8 Billion Defense Spending Bill\">received widespread criticism<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these flaws, the mishandling of Anakin&#8217;s legacy is not the only issue. Political correctness has also plagued \u2062the &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; universe, as seen in the firing of actress Gina Carano for sharing a post drawing parallels between the political climate \u2063and Nazi \u2064Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Hamill, known for his portrayal \u2063of Luke Skywalker, expressed \u2064dissatisfaction \u200cwith how his character was depicted, stating, \u2062&#8221;He&#8217;s not my Luke Skywalker.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For a franchise with such a devoted fanbase, every aspect of the writing should be carefully crafted. However, Disney&#8217;s decision to prioritize politically charged narratives \u2064over storytelling has resulted in a tarnished legacy for Anakin Skywalker and &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Unless Disney addresses these issues, the unforgivable betrayal of fans will forever stain the\u200d saga.<\/p>\n<p>* * *<\/p>\n<p><em>Jacob\u200d Falach is a writer and student in\u200c Nashville, TN. You can\u200c find him on Instagram at: @jacobfalach<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The \u200dviews expressed in this piece are those of\u2063 the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the decision to resurrect \u2064Palpatine in &#8220;The Rise of Skywalker&#8221; impact the significance of Anakin&#8217;s sacrifice in the previous trilogy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Her. This was\u200d a promising start to a new chapter in the &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; saga, showcasing the\u2062 potential for a fresh and compelling story.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200cthe decision to resurrect Palpatine \u2064in \u2062&#8221;The\u2063 Rise of Skywalker&#8221; negated the impact of Anakin&#8217;s sacrifice \u200din\u200c the \u2062previous trilogy. Anakin&#8217;s redemption arc, his reclamation of\u2062 his\u200d identity as a Jedi, \u200dand the ultimate defeat of Palpatine were crucial moments in the saga. By bringing Palpatine back to\u200d life, \u200cDisney undermined the \u2063significance of these events, rendering them meaningless.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the return of Palpatine was not only a betrayal of storytelling but also a \u2063betrayal of the fans who have invested their time, passion, and \u200cloyalty \u2064in the &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; franchise. The\u200d original trilogy and the\u2063 prequel trilogy built a compelling\u200b narrative, exploring the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker and the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force. Fans became emotionally invested \u2064in \u2062the characters and their\u2063 journeys, forming deep connections to \u200dthe \u2062story that shaped their childhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing back Palpatine was a desperate attempt to provide closure and nostalgia for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/instant-replay-giveth-instant-replay-taketh-away\/\" title=\"Instant Replay Giveth, Instant Replay Taketh Away\">long-time fans<\/a>, but it\u2062 only served to\u2063 alienate \u200band\u2062 disappoint them. Instead of embracing the new characters and allowing them to forge their own paths, Disney relied on \u2064the familiarity of the past, relying on old characters to carry the\u2062 weight\u200d of the story.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the resurrection of \u200dPalpatine disrupted the established lore and mythology of the \u200c&#8221;Star Wars&#8221; universe. Previously, it was established that Sith Lords \u200ccould only achieve immortality through the manipulation\u200c of \u200cthe Force,\u200c known as Force Ghosts, as \u200ddemonstrated by characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. By resurrecting Palpatine, Disney\u2064 ignored this established canon and introduced \u200ca contrived plot device\u200c that defied the logic \u200band \u200crules\u200d of the universe.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u2062Disney&#8217;s decision \u2064to resurrect Palpatine in the new\u2064 trilogy was not\u200c only a betrayal of fans but also\u2062 a betrayal \u200dof storytelling.\u200b It undermined the integrity\u200c of the overall\u2063 narrative, negated the \u200bimpact of previous character arcs, and disrupted the established lore of\u200b the \u200d&#8221;Star \u2063Wars&#8221;\u200c universe. The \u2063fans deserved better, and the\u2064 story deserved \u2063better.\u2064 It is a disappointment that such a legendary franchise was mishandled, tarnishing the legacy that George Lucas built with his original \u200bvision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Disney revived Emperor Palpatine for a female Jedi hero in their new &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; generation, they alienated fans and damaged the story. After acquiring &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; from George Lucas in 2012, Lucasfilm&#8217;s new president, Kathleen Kennedy, made this controversial decision<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1716,"featured_media":2172685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1194728089.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1194728089.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1716"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}