Rey's Lineage & Skywalker Destiny Was Hinted In Her First Star Wars Scene
Although Rey's origin wasn't clarified until Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, her Palpatine lineage and Skywalker destiny were hinted in her first scene in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Similar to so many heroes that came before her in the Star Wars galaxy, Rey was thrust into the heart of the fight between good and evil, forced to navigate a whole new world.
Rey is first introduced while she is scavenging the wreckage on the planet Jakku. Her journey across the desert shows the remnants of a war she hardly understood. A mysterious melody masterfully composed by John Williams himself, soars above these images of Rey in The Force Awakens. Williams uses a particular sequence of notes in her theme known as the Dies Irae, which has its roots in Gregorian chant. The words translate to “Day of Wrath,” and the musical motif is often used to evoke a sense of doom or even death. Although such an inclusion might seem like a bold move, this isn’t the first time that Williams has included the Dies Irae in his Star Wars compositions.
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The points at which the Dies Irae have been included within Star Wars might have been intentional. The scenes in which the motif can be heard are some of the most emotionally intense moments in the entire franchise. Each scene which incorporates the motif has been a pivotal moment for key characters in the Skywalker legacy. Since "Rey’s Theme" is built on the same motif, she is automatically connected with previous central figures. Despite being depicted as a «nobody» in the sequel trilogy's first two installments, the score which accompanies her seems to conflict with the notion.
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