Identity Archives - Path of the Jedi

Path of the Jedi Episode #5: The Concept of Identity in Star Wars

Are Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker one and the same? Or did the essence of Anakin die when he became the Dark Lord of the Sith? I’ve heard many discussions on this topic, most recently on the Geeky Bubble Podcast with hosts Johna Marie and Maria. In an archive episode, Johna Marie and Marie couldn’t quite agree on whether or not Anakin died when he became Vader.