Quote:
Originally posted by Alfonso
Count Dooku is a revolutionary. He is the 'Lenin' of the Star Wars universe. He is a former Jedi Master, that is to say a member of the elite of this society, who has grown disgusted with the corruption and decay he sees around him. Lenin was born into an upper-middle class family. Not aristocratic, by any means. But certainly comfortable, by the standards of 19th century Tsarist society. But he turns against this life of privilege when his brother is executed by the Tsar.
Dooku is clearly in the service of Palpatine. But is he really?
|
Alfonso,
The comparison with Lenin on the economic side of things doesn't fit since the Count's background is one of substantial wealth. His background files state "His birthright as the Count of Serenno also afforded him incredible wealth, which he used in his political career as Separatist leader."
But that's neither here nor there...I'm interested in your statement that he's out for himself. I agree with that wholeheartedly. I got the feeling that Dooku was playing both sides against the middle to a certain extent. Does anyone really think that Sidious told Dooku that he was allowed to tell the Jedi of his existance? If Obi-Wan had said yes to Dooku's offer, I believe Dooku would have used him in a New York minute to get rid of Sidious and make himself Lord of the Sith.