One of the main questions that "The Force Awakens" left us with is definitely concerning Rey's origin and lots of people believe that she is Luke's daughter, but is it a solid theory? Let's analyze some of the main arguments that support the idea and see where we go:
- "Star Wars" is a Skywalker story, so Rey has to be one
Yes, the saga is about the Skywalker family, but Rey doesn't have to be one: in the prequels, Anakin becomes Darth Vader; in the original trilogy, Luke redeems his father from the dark side and destroys the emperor; now, Luke is the key to bring back the Jedi Order and Kylo Ren is a Skywalker that can potentially get the Force out of balance.
- The conversation Rey has with Maz Kanata down the basement, after she touches Luke's lightsaber, indicates that she is his daughter
Actually, their conversation might indicate the exact opposite, depending on the way you interpret it: Rey wants to go back to Jakku to wait for her family and Maz says that they are never coming back, but Luke can be in her future. And then she emphasizes: "the belonging you seek is not behind you, it's ahead".
What we can understand from that? That Luke isn't the one that left her in Jakku, he isn't her family, he isn't the one Rey has been waiting for in Jakku. Luke is something that is ahead, not something that is behind. It seems that the movie is telling us that Luke isn't her father, he isn't in her past, he is in her future, he is what the force is trying to draw her to. Seeing from this perspective, their conversation makes clear that she isn't his daughter.
What we can understand from that? That Luke isn't the one that left her in Jakku, he isn't her family, he isn't the one Rey has been waiting for in Jakku. Luke is something that is ahead, not something that is behind. It seems that the movie is telling us that Luke isn't her father, he isn't in her past, he is in her future, he is what the force is trying to draw her to. Seeing from this perspective, their conversation makes clear that she isn't his daughter.
- Kylo Ren recognizes Rey because they are cousins
In the novel version of "The Force Awakens" (yes, there are books about "Star Wars", including a written version of the movie), Kylo Ren whispers "it is you"
when Rey pulls the lightsaber to her in the fight scene between them
two. Unfortunately, the line was cut from the movie.
There are some hints in the movie, though. In Rey's vision of the Knights of Ren, there are some insinuations that Rey and Kylo have crossed paths before. However, remembering someone from years ago doesn't mean that you are the person's relative.
There are some hints in the movie, though. In Rey's vision of the Knights of Ren, there are some insinuations that Rey and Kylo have crossed paths before. However, remembering someone from years ago doesn't mean that you are the person's relative.
- Rey is strong with the Force, that's why she is Luke's daughter
Is it possible to be so strong with the Force having average parents? Well, except from the Skywalker family, lots of people (Obi-Wan, Master Yoda, the children we see in the
prequels, among many others) were strong with the Force and didn't have Force-using parents. So, we don't have any proof that Force-sensitive ability is hereditary. Besides, let's not forget that Jedi are forbidden to love, get married, have a family and so on, and they were still finding new Force-sensitive kids during the time of the prequels.
So, Rey can be strong with the Force without being a Skywalker. Besides, there is something up with the planet Jakku itself. In the "Aftermath" books, Palpatine takes interest on the planet, reasons that are yet to be revealed.
Also, why was Lor San Tekka on Jakku?
According to the site Wookieepedia, Lor San Tekka is a member of a religious sect called The Church of the Force. Despite not being Force-sensitive, his knowledge of the galaxy and its history was useful to the New Republic after it prevailed over the Empire during the Battle of Endor and began a period of galactic reconstruction. Lor San Tekka also helped Luke Skywalker, the last known Jedi Knight at the time, in his search for knowledge of the Jedi.
Anyway, Lor San Tekka had a profound knowledge of the Force and of the Jedi and it's possible that he was on Jakku to explore the mysteries hidden within it. So, if there is actually something up with Jakku, maybe that was what made Rey so powerful.
So, Rey can be strong with the Force without being a Skywalker. Besides, there is something up with the planet Jakku itself. In the "Aftermath" books, Palpatine takes interest on the planet, reasons that are yet to be revealed.
Also, why was Lor San Tekka on Jakku?
According to the site Wookieepedia, Lor San Tekka is a member of a religious sect called The Church of the Force. Despite not being Force-sensitive, his knowledge of the galaxy and its history was useful to the New Republic after it prevailed over the Empire during the Battle of Endor and began a period of galactic reconstruction. Lor San Tekka also helped Luke Skywalker, the last known Jedi Knight at the time, in his search for knowledge of the Jedi.
Anyway, Lor San Tekka had a profound knowledge of the Force and of the Jedi and it's possible that he was on Jakku to explore the mysteries hidden within it. So, if there is actually something up with Jakku, maybe that was what made Rey so powerful.
- The lightsaber chooses Rey over Ben, that's why she is Luke's daughter
In
the book Ahsoka, we learn about kyber crystals, which power
lightsabers and are able to almost choose their own masters, and
call out to them.
So, the lightsaber itself or, more specific, the
crystals within it, doesn't want to belong to dark side members. Besides, the saber might be trying to get back to Luke, its true master. Maybe
the saber knows that Rey is being sent (by the Force) to Luke and that's why it picks her over Ben. Thus, there's nothing to do with her being or not Luke's daughter.
- Luke's look indicates a deep connection with Rey, so we can conclude that he is her father
Actually, his look could have represented a vast range of emotions, but let's try to figure it out: first, he gives a very inquisitive look, probably thinking "Who are you?", "Why are you here?", "How did you find me?". He waits for her to explain something and her explanation is simply to pull out the lightsaber.......
.........and then his expression immediately starts to change. What is he probably thinking now?!
The first thing that likely crossed his mind is the memory of the last time he saw the lightsaber, which was instants before he had his hand cut off by Darth Vader, who was about to destroy everything he thought was true, by telling him he was his father. Obviously, that isn't a pleasant thing to remember.
Besides, we know that Luke has given up on training Jedi and went on his search to find the First Jedi Temple, probably looking for answers on what he did wrong and what he should do now. We know that Ben Solo was his apprentice and that he turned on him, and helped to destroy the new Jedi Order he was building........
......not only Luke probably sees this as a personal failure, but also feels that he has failed with his sister and his best friend by losing their son to the dark side, when they trusted Luke to save Ben from it. In the movie, and especially in "The Force Awakens" novel, we know that both Han and Leia (who also blames Snoke) feel a lot of blame for their son's turn. Neither one seems to blame Luke, but that doesn't mean he doesn't blame himself.
Then there is the fact that he probably has sensed through the Force, or maybe through his sister Leia, that Kylo Ren has killed his best friend Han Solo. This must make him feel a lot worse.......and why is all that relevant? Because when Rey pulls out the lightsaber, he realizes that she has gone there to be trained, but he is not ready to do that again, or maybe even never again........
......not only Luke probably sees this as a personal failure, but also feels that he has failed with his sister and his best friend by losing their son to the dark side, when they trusted Luke to save Ben from it. In the movie, and especially in "The Force Awakens" novel, we know that both Han and Leia (who also blames Snoke) feel a lot of blame for their son's turn. Neither one seems to blame Luke, but that doesn't mean he doesn't blame himself.
Then there is the fact that he probably has sensed through the Force, or maybe through his sister Leia, that Kylo Ren has killed his best friend Han Solo. This must make him feel a lot worse.......and why is all that relevant? Because when Rey pulls out the lightsaber, he realizes that she has gone there to be trained, but he is not ready to do that again, or maybe even never again........
Well, as you have probably noticed, I tend to believe that Rey isn't Luke's daughter...........but what do you think of it? Leave your comment below and don't forget to check out the videos I used to make this post:
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