Warning: The following contains possible spoilers for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"
"Star Wars" fans have been scouring the galaxy far, far away for any and all connections between J.J. Abrams' new cast of heroes and the original trilogy characters. For the most part, these speculative links have surrounded the parentage of Daisy Ridley's Rey and Adam Driver's Kylo Ren. Many believe that one or both of those characters may be related to Han Solo and/or Luke Skywalker.
But what about Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron? Some fans have speculated that despite the last name, Poe could be somehow related to Leia. Today, Making Star Wars Editor-in-Chief released some informational tidbits from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" that strongly hints at a connection between the two characters.
"After years facing off against the Empire, General Organa [Leia] learned to treat commitments to causes and allies in balance with one another," Ward wrote. "General Organa sees this same lesson being grappled with by Poe Dameron. However, Poe is in a liminal stage of his life where he understands General Organa's words but rarely heeds them. Leia believes in Poe and understands, as does Major Ematt, that Poe is their best pilot and only hope. Poe is someone the General can rely on and believes in against the First Order.
"...General Leia Organa feels a special attachment to Poe as she mentors him. Their relationship appears to be very deep and special. Which is why when Jakku needs special attention, she sends Poe Dameron to handle the mission."
None of this means that Poe and Leia have a familial link, but it certainly sounds as if their relationship goes beyond the typical General-Soldier dynamic.
Family bonds have always been an important thematic element of the "Star Wars" films. Continuing that trend not only opens up several avenues for interesting interpersonal conflicts, but also connects these new films to the iconic trilogy of the past.
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