Star Wars: The Difference Between Anakin And Vader Is One Of Emotional Control

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The Star Wars frenzy is still going strong in 2022, now that big-hitters like The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett have seen such success on Disney Plus. These shows have been reigniting interest in the franchise for long-time fans, while drawing in a boatload of new fans.

As the years go by, Star Wars characters are starting to become more complex, but one of the most complicated characters to have appeared on the big screen is still Anakin Skywalker. Having started off as an enslaved child, his journey to becoming one of the most feared people in the entire galaxy is nothing short of chaotic. The biggest difference between Anakin and Vader, however, is the stark difference in emotional control.

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Anakin is the inexperienced and more vulnerable half of the Vader/Skywalker duo, who faced numerous trials and tribulations throughout his journey into adulthood. His first major test came at only 9 years old, when he was forced to leave his mother behind in order to train as a Jedi. He later had to witness his her death without being able to stop it.

Having the courage to leave his life behind was no small feat for a child Anakin’s age, but it earned him no respect in the eyes of his superiors. It's no secret that the Jedi Council didn't believe in Anakin’s capabilities when he first came to them, and their doubt never lessened.

Anakin continuously went out of his way to prove himself to the Jedi Council, without ever earning their respect. In fact, the Jedi Council arguably turned Anakin into a self-fulfilling prophecy by repeatedly expressing their lack of belief in his abilities and pushing him even deeper into Palpatine’s clutches.