Princess Leia In 'The Force Awakens'

In the Force Awakens, Leia must deal with her emotions revolving around her son, Ben, who had fallen to the dark side of the force. As Han tells her that he had seen their son, a look of concern comes over her face. Even with his betrayal, Leia says of her son to Han, “you think I want to forget him, I want him back.” She continues to say “we can still save him,” because “there is still light in him, I know it.” She refuses to give up one those she loves, and believes fervently in their redemption. She has such a connection to her family and friends that when her son kills Han, she senses the pain through the power of the force. Yet when the Resistance fighters returns and she is faced with the truth of Han’s death, she finds strength in consoling those around her.
Not only must Leia deal guiding the rebellion, she must also overcome the stigmas of being a princess and the positions of adversity that she finds herself in. Throughout the series, Princess Leia constantly …show more content…
Princess Leia achieves this goal in beautiful fashion. Her compassion leads her to be dedicated to the cause of the Rebellion, and in extension the people who fight for it. Because she has compassion for those around her, she is constantly encouraging and inspiring them to do the things that are necessary to achieve the greatest good. Above all else, her commitment to doing the right thing is what sets Princess Leia apart as a statesman for the galaxy. This commitment is evidence in her dedication, compassion, trustworthiness, and success in succeeding through adversity. Cicero, a leader from Rome, said, “what stronger reason could brave and high-minded men have for entering politics than the determination not to give in to the wicked.” This is truly Princess Leia’s motivation behind her leadership, which is why Princess Leia will forever be a statesman for the