10 Most Traumatic Events In Star Wars

10. The Death Of Aunt Beru And Uncle Own

Many of the most tragic events in Star Wars were catalysts for significant events happening further down the line. The murder of Luke's guardians led to his decision to leave Tatooine, the destruction of the Death Star and the eventual overthrow of the Empire.

It's true that Luke wanted to join the Rebel Alliance before his family's death, but the event triggered an early departure, leading him into the path of Han and Chewie. Meeting the smuggling duo in Mos Eisley was so integral to the story that half the events to follow, wouldn't have happened otherwise. For one, Leia wouldn't have been saved, leaving the Rebellion without its greatest leader.

The death of Luke's Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen was certainly traumatic for the character, but it kind of got glossed over. Luke looks sad for a moment, but then John Williams comes in with his stirring heroes theme, reminding the audience that everything would work out. What's more, Luke never grieves for his aunt and uncle, or even mentions them again.

This guy had a weird way of processing trauma.