Years ago, there was an amazing English teacher in my high school
that treated us students a bit differently – like people who could think
analytically and judge the merits of ideas and experiences. I think I
did some of my best academic work for him, and quite often, Mr Wentworth
comes to mind when I am contemplating Anakin’s ultimate end (for now)
on the Second Death Star. Mr Wentworth questioned how redemption was
offered and possible for Anakin at the end of his life since most of his
life had been in the service of darkness and evil. It is indeed a tough
question. Does it give us the possibility of living a terribly immoral
life and stealing a space in Heaven through a few words? If so, then
where is the motivation for goodness in this world? I think the answer
is much deeper and existential.
