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tldr (tim reilly)
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Wanted to discuss @dwr.eth take that Paul Atriedes is supposed to be more like a “Darth Vader” than a “Luke” (ie that he followed a darker path of power by pursuing the Messiah prophecy) Disclaimer: I haven’t read the books. But I didn’t experience the movie that way. 1/2
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tldr (tim reilly)
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I experienced it as Paul seeing with clarity that, although he preferred a more idealistic path (one where he stays authentic to both true love and true speech) he discovers that the only way to achieve the desired outcome is to engage in politics — ie, marital alliance (false love) and rhetoric (false speech) 2/3
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tldr (tim reilly)
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It’s an interesting case where he would have preferred to be truly moral, but realized that to *achieve* the moral outcome, he had to compromise his morals in appearance (which is perhaps what politics generally requires of good people) I saw it as a complex take on the political hero’s journey. /fin
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Matthew Barton
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What is his desired outcome? Revenge seems naturally immoral to me if he’s a messianic figure. Everyone in politics has their empire…
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huugo
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I'd tend to agree with this interpretation (did read the books..though a while ago). It always felt like Paul was keenly aware of both (all) paths and chose one understanding the repercussions and what was required. Anakin, as I see it, did the exact opposite. He rejected choice and let go of any agency in his destiny
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