Yoda, the iconic Jedi master from Star Wars, is known for his distinctive speech pattern, where he often reverses the usual order of words.
Instead of following the standard subject-object-verb structure, Yoda uses an object-subject-verb format.
For example, where normal English would say “the writer described grammar well,” Yoda would say “grammar the writer explained well.”
For years, Star Wars fans assumed this was how Yoda’s entire species spoke. However, when Yaddle, another member of Yoda’s species, spoke normally, it left many wondering why Yoda spoke so differently.
During a Q&A at the 45th anniversary screening of The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars creator George Lucas explained Yoda’s unusual speech.
Lucas revealed that he intentionally made Yoda speak this way to capture the audience’s attention.
“People won’t listen that much if you speak regular English,” Lucas explained. “But if he had an accent or it’s really hard to understand what he’s saying, they focus on what he’s saying.”
According to Lucas, Yoda’s cryptic way of speaking helped him stand out as the philosophical figure of the movie, and it was particularly important for keeping younger audiences engaged.
“He was basically the philosopher of the movie,” Lucas added, “I had to figure out a way to get people to actually listen — especially 12-year-olds.”
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Despite this explanation, there is a fan theory suggesting Yoda speaks this way in honour of his master, N’Kata Del Gormo, the Jedi who trained him. However, this remains non-canon.
While Lucas’s explanation works in the real world, fans can still enjoy the mystery surrounding Yoda’s speech. And with the return of Andor season two, there’s plenty to keep Star Wars enthusiasts excited.
Earlier it was announced that Ryan Gosling is stepping into the galaxy far, far away. The popular actor has officially been announced as the lead in Star Wars: Starfighter, a brand-new adventure in the Star Wars universe.
The film will be directed by Shawn Levy and takes place five years after The Rise of Skywalker, released in 2019.
Ryan Gosling appeared on stage alongside director Shawn Levy at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan, where they shared exciting details about the project.
Gosling described Star Wars: Starfighter as “a great story with original characters, full of heart and adventure.” He also added, “There’s no better director for this than Shawn.”
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