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This approach diminishes the emotional weight of Palpatine's return. In contrast, celebrated reveals like Darth Vader's revelation to Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back unfold with careful build-up, allowing the scene to land with maximum emotional and narrative resonance. The emotional power relies heavily on pacing—giving the audience time to feel shock, grief, or astonishment, rather than rushing past these pivotal moments.