by FernWithy
The Phatom Menace's podrace as a metaphor for Anakin's journey.
by Vonn
A summary of what we learned about Anakin through the course of events in The Phantom Menace.
by William J. Meyer
An examination of how Anakin's origins play into various mythic themes.
Various Home Page essays by writer Paul F. McDonald.
by Julia Lam
Thoughts on Anakin's origins, his fall, and his place as an archetypal hero.
by leia_naberrie
A brief "geometric proof" explaining why Qui-Gon was right to champion Anakin.
by lazypadawan
Various Home Page essays by writer lazypadawan.
by Darwin
An examination of the ways Anakin meets the Shakespearean standards for a tragic hero.
by Lady Kenobi
A detailing of Anakin's hero's journey, as defined by Joseph Campbell.
by isildurs bane
A short outline on the similarities between Anakin and the heroes of Greek tragedy.
by yodaman
A look at Anakin as a reflection of the potential evil -- and the potential for redemption -- within each of us.
by GS335
An answer to the question, which argues for seeing both sides of Anakin/Vader.
by Darth Fierce
A very brief take on a possible reason for Anakin's fall.
How Anakin's actions in the Battle of Naboo relate to the character's journey, and the overall storyarc of the saga.
A theory on how and why Anakin will turn to the Dark Side.
compiled by ami-padme
Insights on Anakin from George Lucas, and other official sources.
(in progress)
Anakin-centered analyses, thoughts, and ideas.
