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Becoming Vader - the psychology of Anakin Skywalker

Behind the Stigma

English - September 22, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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May the force be with you! This week,  me and Dr. Alex Curmi from the Maudsley Learning Podcast deep dive into the fascinating mind of Anakin Skywalker, and what drove and dictated his actions. We discuss his attachment style, fear of abandonment, the role of the Jedi council, and whether he was in love or obsessed with Padme.  Could have Anakin's turn to the dark side to becoming Darth Vader been avoided?