Star Wars Theory

WHY OBI-WAN LIED TO LUKE ABOUT ANAKIN: GEORGE LUCAS REVEALS


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MANDO-VERSE MONDAY - Today we look at the classic scene when Obi-Wan tells Luke about his father in A New Hope. Obi-Wan directly avoids telling Luke that his father has become Darth Vader. Did Ben lie to Luke or was it how Obi-Wan explains it in Return of the Jedi when he says: “what I told you was true, from a certain point of view.” What was Obi-Wan’s true intent? We open up a transcript from the story meeting with George Lucas and his production team when they were discussing what should and shouldn't happen in Return of the Jedi. Let’s find out what George’s thoughts were on this scene and if Obi-Wan meant to lie to Luke. 
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