Katherine Lindfors

"Generational Tragedies" highlights the parallels between Anakin Skywalker/Padme Amidala's love story and Ben Solo's(Anakin's grandson) similar tragedy. Both Anakin (Darth Vader) and Ben (Kylo Ren) fell to the Dark Side and it cost them dearly. Anakin lost Padme, who he had loved since he was nine years old. Ben Solo alienated his soulmate (dyad) until it was too late.

The most compelling part of Darth Vader's origin story is his secret marriage to the impressive Senator Padme Amidala. He went against his Jedi training to be with her and in the end, it led to his fall.

Han Solo is one of the most famous 'Star Wars' characters due to his charm, wit, and overall scoungel-esque demeanor. Han married Princess Leia Organa in the time after the original trilogy ended. His son, Ben Solo, fell to the dark side after Luke Skywalker tried to kill him in his sleep. Han Solo was later murdered by Ben (known as Kylo Ren at the time) to fulfill his dark side legacy. Ultimately Ben's efforts failed as he was later redeemed.

Throughout Episode I-IV, there were three main love stories: Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) and Padme Amidala, Leia Organa and Han Solo, and Ben Solo and Rey Skywalker (formerly Palpatine). Each of their love stories turned into tragedies. Anakin Skywalker fell to the dark side, and Padme died due to Emperor Palpatine draining her life force into the mutilated Skywalker. Leia Organa and Han Solo divorced due to their constant bickering and their son falling to the dark side. Ben Solo and Rey Skywalker were destined to be together due to their dyad, but Ben Solo was too far on the dark side and the two never got a genuine chance to be together because of the war.

The death of Padme Amidala led to the creation of Darth Vader and a generation-long war between the Empire and the Rebels. Padme's death is voice-overed by Anakin's first words to her.

After Ben Solo turned to the dark side, his mother Leia never gave up hope that he could be redeemed. This story is told with the song "Mama" by My Chemical Romance. Kylo Ren didn't believe he was redeemable until after Leia used the last of her strength to reach him.

After Kylo Ren kills his father, Han Solo, to realize his destiny as Darth Vader's grandson, he starts a slow cycle towards redemption that ultimately leads to love with heroine Rey Skywalker.

Ahsoka Tano was the padawan of Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader). This video tells the story of their first meeting all the way until their last. The video is soundtracked by a song that represents their relationship as Ahsoka never stopped thinking about Anakin and all of his teachings.