By the conclusion of The Rise of Skywalker, this evil, too, has been defeated. While the original Star Wars trilogy brings the end of the Empire and optimism for the future of the galaxy under the New Republic, by the beginning of the sequel trilogy with The Force Awakens, the galaxy has once again been subjected to a violent evil rising up, this time the First Order, which certainly seems to draw much of its inspiration from the Empire that had reigned only a few decades before. The Skywalker Saga, defined by war and oppressive regimes, is a metaphorical pendulum that has afflicted the Star Wars franchise since its inception in A New Hope. In the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace culminates in the Battle of Naboo, and that initiation into the trilogy only evolves into more war and violence in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, the Clone Wars begin, and they continue into Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, only to conclude with the fall of the Jedi and the creation of the Galactic Empire, arguably the most oppressive government in the whole franchise. In fact, the Skywalker Saga seems to be one defined by war and oppressive regimes. The metaphorical pendulum is one that has afflicted the Star Wars franchise since its inception in A New Hope. All you have to do is not smash the pendulum into it.' Leia's commentary on this choice eerily reflects the history of the Star Wars galaxy: 'It doesn't have to be broken. The artist includes a black metal pendulum, meant to strike and damage the painting. Although beautiful, the painting symbolizes much more. In the book, Princess Leia becomes enthralled by a painting titled 'The Broken Galaxy,' which represents the entire galaxy with expanding circles forming a sort of star map. One image from Beth Revis' book The Princess and the Scoundrel demonstrates why establishing a new Jedi Order in this galaxy will be an uphill battle.

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