Posted by discogranny at host-216-76-238-123.hsv.bellsouth.net on November 15, 2002 at 17:21:22:
In Reply to: The Truth.... posted by Maul on November 15, 2002 at 17:08:54:
: back in the days of the Republic, when Children were born in the Range of the Republic system they would check for their Midichlorian Count. If it was at a suitable level they would take the child at Birth ( with the parents consent) to be trained as jedi's. anywhere from the age of 3 and above, was to old, as they have gotten attached to their parents and leaving them would cause them great grief at such a young age, witch could turn to dark things, ... thats why it was so dangerous for anakin to be trained,
: Ki-Adi-Mundi to Anakin- "Your thoughts dwell on your mother"
: so, when Luke came along..
: A) there was no on else, he was their only hope. (well, leia was there to, but she wasnt as strong as the son in the force)
: B) He had no family left, he had nothing to lose, and neither did yoda...
: hope that helps abit
: : I was just wondering about Ep.1. Yoda says little Anakin is way too old to be trained to be a Jedi. How come in EMPIRE..., he decides to train Luke? The best I can come up with is that they (Yoda and Kenobi) figure they have nothing to lose since Luke is the last person, besides Leia, that can be trained. Any suggestions?
: : dg