Saga Most Relatable Star Wars Character

Probably a mix between Anakin, Obi-Wan and Luke

 

I relate most to Tarkin, Dooku, and Luke as far as film characters.

 

Luke! The way he matures through the OT is incredible. From a somewhat unstable dreamer whose rebellious nature emerges only after his family has been burnt alive, to an admirable young man who saves the day, in only, what, 3.5 years? Some people take a lifetime to become so aware of themselves and the world around them.

I especially like him in ROTJ, for his self-esteem, the great length he would go to in order to save his friend, and choosing not to be violent unless absolutely necessary. The moment when he gently places his hand over angry Han's blaster and says that it will be all right shows his true strength as a person and that he knows when to fear and whom to fear. He never actually said: "Don't shoot him, he cannot harm you!", but that's what he meant...

...and the whole expy thing that came to be from it is pretty interesting, too.

 

If "most relatable" means the character in whom you can see yourself, why then, I must say C-3PO. After all, he is the shiniest.

But that's snark. Let me look at this plainly.

It's Luke that I admire most; I'd wish to be like him, partially for the qualities that Ewok Poet defined. Mostly because Luke just believes so hard, and loves so much, and faith like that, held against all the odds, is magnificent. Look what it can achieve. For himself. For others.

I watch him and hope I'm like that.

But I feel like Threepio. Honestly and without snark. Always a little odd and out of step. Decorous. Much-enamored of two-dollar words. Which qualities (are they virtues or vices? or either at all?) tend to set one apart. Which gives one a feeling of loneliness. I think C-3PO feels quite alone, and I feel for him.

So there's sympathy.

In another thread, Antlers wrote that Threepio

can easily be the 'shell' for the viewers who are uncomfortable in the SW universe. He can express their hesitation, confusion, and frustration at being placed far outside their comfort zone.

I like that. Though, for me, it's not so much the GFFA that feels strange, but this galaxy. Like I'm not quite belonging. And posing, because I feel unsure.

Which confession leaves me a little exposed. So I shall cover my works with this anecdote, itself evidence of the truth in this ramble. The story is that I had not seen the Star Wars movies is nearly ten years when I picked them up again, and realized under who's influence I'd been calling my dog a "noisy brute."

C-3PO. He's my kinda guy.

 

I enjoyed reading your post so much. Not only that you spoke with the same passion I would speak about someone else, but I believe you also gave me a fairly good explanation of my parents' fascination with C-3PO.

That said, when I wrote that I can relate to Luke most, I really thought we were allowed to enter only characters who get actual character development in the saga itself. Not sure why I thought so, now I see that the opening post says "in SW universe", I have to ask Seagoat if we can expand this, regardless of the subforum it's in. Since quite a few people asked me why would an adult woman go by this name on some forums and they genuinely think I'm trolling them if we're watching ROTJ and I point to the screen and say: "This one over there is the most awesome Star Wars character!"; perhaps it's finally the time I expanded my views. If people can like Anakin and Palpatine and find a lot of genuinely relatable things about them, I assume I wouldn't come across as weird at all.

 

Not quite sure exactly what you're asking.... I mean I see your point about development - 3PO never really changes at all, and a lot of people relate to him. Even I can in some degrees
If you're asking about how your answer "must" be, then my response is whatever you think will most accurately convey your feelings. No requirements (of course, this being a SW forum, other than being in SW lol)

 

Oops, sorry, Seagoat - I guess I should have stated that the first paragraph of my reply was a response to Luminous beings are we...

And the second part was for you, yes. As in, if it's OK to write about characters from the EU/Legends (who do appear in the saga itself, but don't get much character development), having seen that nobody did.

 

Sure, whatever you want. Write all about how you relate to Aayla Secura or Ki-Adi Mundi if you want

 

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Cool, calm, collected, level-headed. But also individualistic and, hell, even downright lawless in his own way. In fact, his own way makes for a concise summary of Qui-Gon. This all might come off self-applaudingly, but in social applications, particularly work-place environments or when having to manage or negotiate others to solve some problem, Qui-Gon's temperament often matches my own, as my reasoning likewise tends to be rather unorthodox or counterintuitive.​

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In other yet not entirely unrelated aspects, I lean heavily towards Luke (from Jedi), Jango, and R2-D2.​

 

Han. Both of us are reckless, somewhat arrogant at times, and love a little bit of danger.

 

Probably Bom Vimdim

 

Luke. Always looking into the future, wanting something more than the life I am living. Loyal, strong where it counts and a good person.

Has not changed since 1977.

 

Objectively speaking I'd say Han, will do the right thing, but only if my friends, really, really want me too. Otherwise, I'm just about me, Chewie and the Falcon. But TPM Anakin is the one I related t the most, mostly cause as 9 year old it's the first Star Wars I went to see in a cinema.

 

For me : -Anakin,Jar Jar,Obi Wan,Maul,Dooku,Tarkin,Palpatine,Yoda,Qui-Gon,R2-D2 and maybe others I can't think of right now.

 

Anakin: I have often been an outcast among my peers.
Luke: I sometimes feel like I'm never getting out of here. I'm going to be stuck here for the rest of my life.
Padme: I have a heart of gold.
Jar Jar: I can be a bit clumsy sometimes.

 

A tie between Jar Jar (I'm quite clumsy a lot of the time) and Anakin/Leia (I wanna do good but I'm kinda stubborn)

 

Honestly, Threepio and Han are the first ones I clicked with (I complain a lot I guess). I share my temper with Anakin, but the Jedi code of conduct is also very familiar (they're my role models).

 

I think I relate most to Anakin, as we the viewer are meant to. He is the most, sadly, human of all the characters. We all sometimes feel we can do better, we all have fear of losing those we loves, living up to unreal expectations, becoming frustrated at not being perfect.

But I also relate to Chewie, cause sometimes I feel like I'm completely dragged into terrible situations and all I can do is make a noise that no one pays attention to.

 

I think I most relate to a low ranking droid of some sort - perhaps and MSE-6 mouse droid?





It simply follows it's programming to repair things and do simple tasks. I'm kind of like that with instructions - I just listen and then do what I'm told. I love mending things too.

I also relate to Shmi a bit as I have an adventurous son whom I love very much.

 

I can relate to Maul quite well. There are certainly times at work where I feel like I'm only half there...

 

Maybe Han because he just wants make a living in a giant galaxy with Chewie, but he becomes a part of something greater.

 

Qui-Gon and Anakin.

Anakin because I've had various problems like him and Qui Gon due to his vast perspective on life itself. Able to conduct a path, not choosing sides but his own. Able to see both sides of the spectrum, by not having complete bias.

 

Han Solo, Leia, Rey and to a fraction of an extent Anakin and Kylo Ren...in that order

 

Anakin. I can see myself in most of his traits.

 

Correction: Darth Maul too, same reason: