In my opinion, Star Wars is one of the greatest stories ever told, and Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader is one of the best fictional characters ever. Star Wars is psychologically relevant, mythologically powerful, emotionally impactful, philosophically fascinating, and yet endlessly entertaining. It's a great tragic story; it's instructive, but it's also fun. This is my favorite tribute:    "Dramas of human error are of value because they serve as learning examples. Maturity often evolves through painful errors and mistakes and is therefore accompanied by rueful irony and satire, as well as comedy." - Dr. Hawkins