#idgaf if you think he's hot or tragic or both

[antianakin]

Bringing back Maul was just as bad for what Maul's character originally represented and the negative impact it had on Obi-Wan's characterization as bringing back Palpatine was for what Palpatine represented and the resolution his death brought to Anakin's story.

Maul is the beginning of the end, he is CURRENTLY defeatable, but he can still kill a Jedi, he still kills Qui-Gon because he represents what the darkness can become and what we all know that it WILL ultimately become. He is a harbinger of death. Bringing him back takes away ALL OF THAT. He's no longer connected to Palpatine as the first indication of that oncoming darkness and Palpatine's reach, he's just... flitting around sort-of randomly with no actual purpose or meaning to the narrative around him.

And Maul represents the darkness that Obi-Wan PERSONALLY overcomes. That fear of loss, the fear of moving beyond his teacher, of being forced to grow up early and take on a responsibility you aren't sure you're ready to bear, the anger at the unfairness of it all. Obi-Wan faces it all and overcomes it. It's redundant to show that struggle to us again. And again. And again. And again. Unless the character has something that causes him to completely fail and fall to darkness, I don't need to see him overcome it twice within the same narrative. I already know this about the character. Yes, realistically, people have to keep overcoming the flaw and sometimes they struggle with it more than others, but this is a narrative, it's a fable, I only NEED to be told this character trait once to understand that it's still true.

It also removes a lot of the earned confidence Obi-Wan has later on. Obi-Wan is a Sith Killer, the ONLY Sith Killer in the Order for 13 years and the first in 1000 years. When Obi-Wan faces Dooku with a certain level of confidence, we're supposed to remember that Obi-Wan has earned that confidence in himself. When he goes up against Anakin in the finale, we're supposed to remember that he's killed a Sith before. We're supposed to remember that he's ALREADY OVERCOME HIS OWN FEAR OF LOSS, he already learned that lesson, and that is what will grant him a victory against Anakin in this moment. Instead, Obi-Wan ends up looking like a joke because that Sith he thought he killed just keeps coming back like a bad penny. Why should anyone in-universe or out of it believe Obi-Wan has even a chance against Anakin or Dooku when we know that the Sith he thought he killed is still alive out there?

Bringing back Palpatine is pretty uniformly recognized as a stupid, lazy decision on the part of the filmmakers for the sequel trilogy. No one wanted him back and it truly adds nothing to the story for him to still be alive. What it DOES do is fuck up the entire resolution of Anakin's storyline. Palpatine represents Anakin's demons, his temptations, his weakness and selfishness. When he kills Palpatine, he's not just killing a villain, he's literally supposed to be overcoming that selfishness, rejecting the temptation to do the easy thing, just for a moment. Bringing Palpatine back means that those demons weren't really vanquished, the entire point of overcoming them visually is now gone. The symbolism is lost by saying he wasn't actually dead and he's still around. Palpatine can't just stop representing those things in order to be in the sequel trilogy, that's not how it works.

And it's the same for Maul. Neither character should've been revived because what their deaths represent for the characters who kill them is too important to the narrative's themes to undo out of pure laziness.

[noonetosmilefor]

🌼🌿botanical asks🌻🌙

Last but not least I’ll answer these asks, asked by @hopedreamssoul <3

jasmine; what mythical creature do you wish actually existed? - Elves.

lavender; soundcloud or vinyls? - Vinyls.

primrose; what book does everyone right now need to read? - How To Stop Time by Matt Haig.

lunar mist; do you like wearing other people’s shirts/jackets? - I don’t mind.

bird of paradise; what was the best thing that happened to you this month? - Last weekend.

gardenia; what’s a promise you’ve recently made to yourself? - To cut off people who are poison for my happiness.

lion’s fairytale; would you rather be the sky, the ocean or the forests? - The ocean.

whirling butterflies; would you kiss the last person you kissed again? - Yes.

marmalade skies; do you plan your outfits? - No.

apricot drift; how do you feel right now? - Sleepy.

everlasting daisy; what’s the last dream you remember having? - Uh something about a sleepover.

queen’s cup; what are you craving right now? - Happiness.

lavender dream; turn ons/offs? - Turn ons: A contagious smile, good humor, nice eyes / Turn offs: Homophobia, racism, disrespect.

water lilly; when was the last time you cried? why? - Yesterday, because I hate people.

lily of the valley; did the one person who hurt you most in your life apologize? - No.

winterberry; do you bite or lick your ice cream? - Lick.

honey perfume; favorite movie ever? - Spider-Man: Homecoming.

desert rose; do you like yourself? - Sometimes.

snapdragon; have you ever met or seen in person a celebrity? - Both, yes.

night owl; how many countries have you visited? - 18.

heliotrope; have you ever been in a castle? - Yes.

creams and sky; what’s the craziest/bravest thing you’ve done? - To stand up for someone.

lantana; what’s on your mind right now? - A lot.

pumpkin patch; what’s your zodiac sign? - Cancer.

tulip; name 5 facts about yourself. - I love music, I enjoy musicals, I can get really happy for other people, I adore people who love what they’re doing, I love my family and my friends.

daphne; do you believe in karma? - Yes.

queen of the meadow; ever been in love? - Yes.

wisteria; whom do you admire and why? - My grandparents. They not only raised my mum and uncle, but also me and my little sister and always took and still take care of us. 

angel’s face; what was your favorite bedtime story as a child? - Snow white and the seven dwarfs.

remember me; did you make someone laugh today? - Yes.

iris; do you believe in ghosts? - Yes.

lilac; if you could go back in time which time period would you visit? - 1920′s.

caramel kisses; would you want to live forever? why/why not?. - Nah man, I’m 22 and already sick of live and people haha.

primula; what makes you sad? - That the person I grave affection from most, doesn’t seem to miss me at all.

rain lily; was today typical? why/why not? - Kinda. Everything normal, BUT I visited my best friend in hospital.

queen anne’s lace; who do you trust the most? - My best friend.

lady’s slipper; what did you have for breakfast today? - Salmon with some bread and hot chocolate.

forget me not; do you have any regrets looking back in your life? - Yes. Can I start again?

lunaria; what’s your favorite fictional universe? - Star Wars Universe.

violet; favorite tv show? - Mr. Robot.

sunflower; share a favorite quote. - “If you love two people at the same time, choose the second. Because if you really loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second.” - Johnny Depp

snowdrop; what does your ideal day look like? - Getting up between 9 and 10 AM and then laying in bed and overthinking life. Typical.

tiger lily; do you have any hobbies? - Traveling, reading, going to the cinema.

peony; share a small random book passage that means something to you. - (not a small one, but I love it and it’s worth reading it / also it’s in German and I tried to translate it, so don’t judge me.): “Life goes on. Sometimes I ask myself if this fact isn’t the most tragic thing about it. Not death, not pain, but simply the fact that no matter what life has coming for us, the clocks will never stop ticking. Not even for a second. Yet the universe has all the time in the world. Wouldn’t a car accident be less painful if all car’s would stop for a moment? If the waves that drown the kid won’t rush anymore? Just for a second, at a funeral, til the coffin disappears into the grave. Isn’t the meaninglessness of life symbolized by standing besides the bed a loved one just died in, while outside kids are playing and laughing in the park? Life goes on. Always.”

tea rose; what’s something you always wanted to do but were too scared? - Telling the person I really like how I really feel. But it’s too late now.

honeysuckle; do you usually date people your age or older/younger? - My age.

sweet pea; who means the world to you? why? - My sisters. My life would be boring without them, they are my other two half’s and I couldn’t live without them.

love in the mist; best books you’ve ever read? - Noah by Sebastian Fitzek.

foxglove; who is your favorite cartoon character? - Tina Belcher.

magnolia; coffee or tea? - Tea.

crown imperial; would you rather be extremely rich or extremely loved? - Extremely rich. 

snowflake; are you a dog or a cat person? - Cat person.

bell flower; what is your biggest addiction? - Traveling.

cosmos; do you ever think about the galaxy? - Yes.

moonflower; what’s your favorite color? - Blue.

freesia; do you have a good relationship with your parents and siblings? why/why not? - I have a really close relationship with my parents and siblings.

sundrop; are you a morning or a night person? - Night person.

poppy; have you ever dealt with a mental illness? - No.

clover; how would your friends describe you? - Caring, funny, sarcastic, adventurous.

dandelion; do you consider yourself and extrovert or an introvert? - Both.

lilly; what’s something you love watching/reading but you are too embarrassed to admit you do? - Nothing. I proudly watch/read everything I like and idgaf about what others think about that.

anemone; describe yourself in 3 words. - Lazy, travel-addict, outgoing.

lotus; best memory as a child? - The little races with my dad after lunch from the kitchen to the living room.

angelonia; what is your eye and hair color? - Eyes: Blue, hair: Currently dark brown.

dahlia; do you like crystals? - Yes.

buttercup; if you could change one thing in the world, what would it be? - I’d want a world where peace is present.

baby’s breath; what’s your hogwarts house? - Ravenclaw.

calendula; biggest pet peeve? - Idk.

blanker flower; would you rather go to a cocktail party with your best friends or stay home and read a book/watch a movie with your pet? - Stay home and read a good book.

blazing star; share a secret. - Uff.. can’t think of one.

carnation; would you rather live longer or happier? - Happier.

petunia; who’s story is your biggest inspiration in life? why? - My dad’s story. He never gave up and to this day has always been a good father, even though he never had a real family who believed in him.

bluebell; do you wear glasses? - No.

nymphea; forest or river? - River.

orchid; do you like exercise? - Nah..

pansy; do you like poetry? - YES!

morning glory; any special talent that you have? - I don’t think so.