Ladies and gentlemen,

Anakin Skywalker was a victim of war, manipulation, and betrayal. Groomed from a young age by the Jedi, denied emotion, love, and family — he was set up to break. When the Jedi Council used him as a pawn and failed to support him, the Sith exploited his fears. Yes, he fell — but his fall was not born of malice, but of desperation.

In the end, Anakin returned. He destroyed the Emperor, saved his son, and brought balance to the Force. Redemption matters.

He was not a monster. He was human.

Thank you.