George Lucas directed the original Star Wars movie, released in 1977, which first introduced the concept of the Force. However, since the franchise’s inception, fans have often debated about various aspects of the mystical concept, with most sharing a common misconception regarding what balance means.
During an interview, actor Ahmed Best perfectly explained what balance in the Force actually means. Best’s comments come straight from his experience of working with Lucas on the prequel trilogy. As a result, Best’s comments clear the misconception regarding the Force’s balance state and here what Lucas originally intended it to mean.
Star Wars Actor Ahmed Best Revealed What George Lucas Meant by Balance in the Force
George Lucas directed the 1977 epic space-opera film Star Wars, which he later expanded into a saga with the original and prequel trilogy. The franchise’s conflict largely revolves around the concept of the Force, which comprises the light and the dark side.
During an interview, actor Ahmed Best spoke about what balance means as a concept within the franchise. The Jar Jar Binks actor explained what Lucas had in mind when he devised the idea of balance and why it isn’t as superficial as most fans assume it to be.
This is from him, not from me. Everybody thinks that the balance is the light side and the dark side, that’s not the case. The light side is balanced, the dark side is out of balance.
Best made the above statement during a convention appearance (via Rebel Scum), where the actor discussed his time in the galaxy far, far away.
Best’s comments perfectly explain the common misconception regarding the Force, with most fans assuming that the light and the dark side form the two halves of the concept and their equilibrium results in the balance. However, Lucas intended the concept to be much deeper and Best’s words prove the same.
Star Wars Fans Have Had a Common Misconception about Balance in the Force for Decades
For decades, fans of the franchise have believed in the idea that the light and dark sides of the Force represent good and evil. Lucas himself has stated as much on several occasions while explaining the framework of the Force as a concept.
However, this interpretation of the concept has led to the misconception that the two sides of the Force need to be in equilibrium for there to be balance in the mystical energy source. Meanwhile, Lucas’ viewpoint explained by Best, adds a deeper layer to the idea of a push and pull between two opposing ideas.
As Best explained, the light side of the Force is already in balance while the dark side is unbalanced. The latter is fueled by greed and anger, which naturally unbalance an individual’s emotions. In contrast, the Jedi, who are in complete control of their emotions believe in the light side, thereby being in a stage of balance with the Force.
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