"A BROKEN HEART IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA"

There have been many complaints of Padme Amidala’s role in the sixth installment of the STAR WARS saga – “STAR WARS: EPISODE THREE - REVENGE OF THE SITH”. The main contention for many fans seemed to be her death. Many felt that Lucas had weakened her character by allowing her to die of a broken heart. Others accused her of abandoning her newly born children through death. And others have excused the circumstances of her death, claiming that she was “sacrificing herself” so that her twins could be separated and hidden from Emperor Palpatine....

"ANALYZING LOVE IN THE 'STAR WARS' PREQUEL TRILOGY"

I have read some rather curious remarks about the Anakin Skywalker-Padme Amidala relationship in the "STAR WARS" Prequel Trilogy. There are many fans who have questioned Padme's love for Anakin not only in "STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES", but also in "STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH". For some reason, they seemed to find it inconceivable that she would fall in love with such a flawed character. I am curious as to why people think they can analyze love, whether between fictional characters or in real life. And why...