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Power! Unlimited power!
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What it means
Our interpretation.
The controlled politician suddenly gives way to a voice intoxicated by domination. Anakin’s rescue has handed power to the very threat the Jedi feared.
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In context
Spoilers for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithShow the scene
In Palpatine’s office in Revenge of the Sith, Anakin intervenes in Mace Windu’s attempt to kill the Chancellor. Palpatine then unleashes lightning and abandons his performance of helplessness. The outburst belongs to the moment his victory becomes explicit.
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- Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning — reference 1Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning; wording and sceneReference checked
- Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning — reference 2Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning; wording and sceneReference checked
- Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning — reference 3Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning; wording and sceneReference checked
- Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning — reference 4Palpatine’s office, Mace Windu is struck by Force lightning; wording and sceneReference checked
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