Redemption of Anakin and other redemption stories (moved from Main)

[kempermentor]

> magpie:
> Also, to relate it to Anakin, I wouldn't really call him redeemed either. ...
> So in the end he chooses that side, he destroys the emperor and loves his son.
> Is that redemption? Not really. ...
> ... Especially since Anakin is saved by Luke. He has to take the last step himself, of course, but I'd still say that Luke saves him (as Anakin himself says). 

Kemper now:
Exactly.  Could Anakin have without Luke right there in his face?  Could he have gone against the Emperor alone?  No. He was saved by Luke's nigh sacrifice.

Going back to Avatar... Zuko is alone when he faces the Fire Lord.  He is not the boy he was; he is redeemed.

Kemper