Forum:If Shakespeare had written Star Wars...



While the title of this thread was not my idea, (it was speculation on another forum that I took off of) I'm sure we could conjure some fun stuff with this theme. Just imagine the title crawls in iambic pentameter and not-so-hokey Anakin-Padme scenes!

Okay, Romeo and Juliet scenes were kinda hokey too. But still...

The Tragedy of the Revenge of the Sith Act III, scene II

(excerpt, after Anakin denies having heard of the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise)

Palpatine:
 * The Legend of Dark Lord Plagueis the Wise:
 * A tale yon Jedi Council doth despise,
 * For amidst all others he caused great strife,
 * He made midichlorians create life!
 * Unrivaled was his power in the Force,
 * His cloak black, his lightsaber crimson red.
 * The true talent of he was this of course:
 * He could save those he loved from dropping dead.
 * Abilities unnatural were they;
 * Which is why the Masters have it covered.
 * But who can claim that he had gone astray
 * Because he had the power to save others?
 * So tell me, Jedi, why he in good health
 * Could save his friends, but not at all himself?

Anakin::
 * What is this, that you know tales of the Sith?

Palpatine:
 * Many secrets are entrusted to me.

Anakin:
 * I will take in account what thee hath quoth,
 * Though I still fear I'm in uncertainty.

Palpatine:
 * Thou art wise to think with an open mind,
 * More than Yoda or Obi-Wan or Mace.
 * Now if you search or feelings you will find
 * It was your wit that won you that Podrace.
 * Build not such walls that stop knowledge diffuse!
 * Find hope; emancipate yourself and see
 * That knowledge not from Jedi you may use
 * For good; to once again set yourself free!

Come on, you know this idea is perfect for Star Wars Fanon! Anyone else able to concoct something good? --C3PO the Dragon Slayer 6,000,000 forms of communication 19:59, 15 February 2008 (UTC)