Introduction
of a plucky young Padawan by Patty Hammond
When Ahsoka was introduced in the 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film, feelings
about this new character from reviewers and fans were mixed. Not only because this character was not seen
in any of the live action movies, but many were concerned about Ahsoka’s interaction
with her new Master, Anakin Skywalker.
Some did not like this new character
because of this interaction…
“Ahsoka Tano, by the way, is annoying. She
bats her grapefruit-sized eyes at Anakin and offers suggestions that invariably
prove her right and her teacher wrong.” Roger
Ebert
“Anakin and Ahsoka have lots of banter
about what it means to be a Jedi and the importance of following orders. The
teenage apprentice is plucky, but she's also very irritating in the way she
often disobeys Anakin and complains about everything.” Christianity
Today
The concerns were reinforced when Anakin
continued to call her ‘Snips’ to Ahsoka calling him ‘Skyguy’. However, some
saw this interaction as a step in the right direction…
“Probably the most worrisome aspect of the
film for fans, this sassy, smart-mouthed Jedi-in-training is actually
surprisingly affable, striking up a snappy rapport with Anakin, who casts aside
his usual pouty petulance.” Empire
Online review
The concerns expressed in all these
comments are centered around characteristics that are found in a typical
teen her age. This means that although Ahsoka was raised in the Jedi Temple,
instead of here on Earth, did not mean that her character would not show the
characteristics of a typical 14 years old girl.
Therefore, the reviewers and fans with the mixed feelings need to
remember that Ahsoka’s character has a lot of growth ahead of her.
I
believe Anakin said what I believe are the most important quote about
Ahsoka from the feature film…
“Ahsoka’s a little rough around the edges,
but with a great deal of training and patience, she may amount to something.”
Next time:
Ahsoka’s Growth during the Star
Wars: The Clone Wars TV series
Patty Hammond (@pattyBones2) is the Everyday Fangirl from Michigan who has a disguise as a mild mannered data analyst for an Advertising firm. She has a degree in Library and Information Science and has worked in the Marketing and Adverting industry for over 20 years. Patty is the founder and administrator of the blog EverydayFangirl.com and monthly contributor toTheCantinaCast.net. She is also an editor for one of the stories in the SFR Brigade Anthology.
Patty is a fan of many different genres and franchises, especially Star Wars. She first saw Star Wars at the Detroit premiere in 1977 thanks to her Mom who won tickets from a local TV station. Patty spent many hours acting out her favorite scenes with her brother and sisters, listening to the soundtracks and re-watching the films on TV and on home video.
You can find Patty posting about Star Wars and much more on Twitter @Pattybones2.
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