The Original Trilogy introduced us to the menacing Darth Vader.
From the first moment we meet him aboard the Blockade Runner Tantive IV in “A New Hope” through Empire Strikes Back and up to the last few scenes in “Return of the Jedi”, Darth Vader was the villain.
His redemption concludes his character’s arc.
These 20 Darth Vader quotes from “Return of the Jedi” show his character arc summed up in one movie.
- Vader: You may dispense with the pleasantries, Commander. I’m here to put you back on schedule.
- Vader: Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them.
- Vader: The Emperor does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation.
- Vader: Then perhaps you can tell him when he arrives.
- Vader: That is correct, Commander. And he is most displeased with your apparent lack of progress
- Vader: I hope so, Commander, for your sake. The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.
- Vader: What is thy bidding, my Master?
- Vader: No. Leave them to me. I will deal with them myself.
- Vader: He will come to me?
- Vader: That name no longer has any meaning for me.
- Vader: You don’t know the power of the dark side. I must obey my master.
- Vader: It is too late for me, son. The Emperor will show you the true nature of the Force. He is your master now.
- Vader: Obi-Wan has taught you well.
- Vader: You are unwise to lower your defenses.
- Vader: There is no conflict.
- Vader: You underestimate the power of the dark side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.
- Vader: Give yourself to the dark side. It is the only way you can save your friends. Yes, your thoughts betray you. Your feelings for them are strong. Especially for…
- Vader: Sister! So…you have a twin sister. Your feelings have now betrayed her, too. Obi-Wan was wise to hide her from me. Now his failure is complete. If you will not turn to the dark side, then perhaps she will.
- Vader: Luke, help me take this mask off.
- Vader: Nothing can stop that now. Just for once… let me look on you with my own eyes.
BONUS: Anakin’s Last Words In Life
Anakin: Now…go, my son. Leave me.
Anakin: You already have. Luke. You were right. You were right about me. Tell your sister…you were right.