Star Wars 6

"The hero's journey into the center of yourself"
How is this true for both Luke and Anakin (Darth Vader)?

This quote is true in many ways for Anakin and Darth Vader. In order for them to find each other, find the innner power of good, and become a true jedi and hero they had to look deep into their souls.

Luke Skywalker knew he had a father, but he had no way of finding out who he was without someone telling him. But, he was able to look into his heart through determination and passion and find out who his father was. When they went into war, Luke knew his father was on that ship because he could feel him. Same with Darth Vader, he could feel his son's presence and knew it was his son before even seeing him.

Once father and son were reunited, Luke had to ask his father to look into himself to find the good that was buried by the desire for power. Because Luke could feel the good of his father in his soul, he had faith that he would return. But, because Darth Vader buried the good inside of him so long ago, it took a lot of convincing and something huge for him to him to remember. When Darth Vader's master was killing his son, one of the reaons why he turned to the dark side, he was able to realize how lost his soul truly was. Once he overthrowed the Sith and returned to society he became a true hero, right before his death.

When Darth Vader overthrew the sith, everything he used to stand for returned. He stood up and helped the jedi he once betrayed. He made his deceased wife proud, by returning to his original righteous beliefs. He made his son proud, by meeting him and not only saving his life but by doing the good thing.

This movie was a battle between good and evil and in order for the good to win, Anakin and Luke had to look into the center of their selves. Once they were able to do that, good prevailed and they became heroic.