I have some real problems with the Padme Naberrie concept of
TPM. My first issue is when the
false queen sends her to clean off
R2-D2. I mean -
excuse me? I understand the need to have her perform some tasks to aid the
masquerade, but cleaning a
droid? It seems much too
menial. Obviously, the reason is that
George Lucas wanted the two to become
better acquainted, but it makes no
realistic sense. Actually, there's not much reason for commending R2-D2 on his
behaviour during the escape from
Naboo since all he did was be
lucky enough not to be
shot. He was designed for this sort of work. You don't thank a
toaster for making
good toast, even if it has a
personality built in. In fact, a personality makes this much more like
slavery, only worst, since the droids are programmed to serve
without choice.
The next point is with the
senate hearing. I've checked again and again, because it makes no sense to me, and I'm sure that it's the false queen, and not Amidala, who attends the senate meeting. Why is that? Does she really think herself in
danger there? I mean - this is a
serious matter, not the sort of thing you want to send a
servant to do. The servant who is easily manipulated into calling for a
vote of no-
confidence. Oh - and where the
hell is Amidala when
Anakin comes to say goodbye? On an
errand? What,
cleaning another droid?
Washing the toilet?
Please...
P.S. If I made a mistake concerning when the Queen is real and when is the decoy, please msg me.