20. Luke Skywalker’s Arc in the Sequels

Luke Skywalker’s transformation from a hopeful hero to a bitter recluse in The Last Jedi felt abrupt and unearned. His decision to abandon the galaxy and cut himself off from the Force contradicted the character’s core traits. A gradual, well-explained descent into isolation, showing the weight of his failures, could have made his arc more relatable. Instead, Luke’s drastic shift alienated many fans, creating a disconnect between his original trilogy legacy and his sequel portrayal.
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Edited by Anshika Jain