Darth Maul on Meth

The Star Wars Movies are a metaphor for drug addiction, Anakin is a junkie: When we first meet Anakin Skywalker he is a rebellious youth that engages in reckless behaviors and who has grown up in a lower class environment. These are basically recognized as ideal conditions to lead someone into substance abuse. There's nothing he wants more than to find an escape from his life, and he does when Qui-Gon comes to Tatooine and introduces him to something new. In essence, Qui-Gon Jinn gives Anakin his first taste of a new substance: "The Force". Qui-Gon's gift provides him an escape from his life, and he is happy for the first time. Now he's hanging out with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, who are two chi...View all