Exploring the Controversy of a Child Protagonist in a Beloved Franchise

This chapter explores the criticisms of featuring a nine-year-old protagonist in the film, highlighting George Lucas's worries about fan reactions. It also humorously imagines conversations about the iconic character of Darth Vader while addressing the difficulties of balancing nostalgia with new storytelling in a prequel.

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