Star Wars: The Last Jedi Official Trailer Breakdown - 28 Things You Need To See

17. Let The Past Die

Star Wars The Last Jedi Trailer Kylo Ren
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Back yet again to Kylo Ren (as mentioned, the focus is really on the triumvirate of Force-users), and he's talking about letting the past die.

'The past' is something that's weighed heavily on Kylo Ren, as he's attempted to leave behind Ben Solo - and with that identity, his parents Han and Leia - and yet he's also massively reverential to the memory of his grandfather.

Here, though, it seems even that might be a bit too much. As he says "let the past die" he smashes his Vader-inspired helmet, suggesting he's looking to become his own person as he continues to struggle between Light and Dark. Also, now that his identity is out there and he's a got a huge scar to show-off (chicks dig scars, right Lance Murdock?), wearing the mask isn't as much of an issue.

Star Wars The Last Jedi Trailer Kylo Ren
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