How did Anakin turn to the dark side so fast?

He desperately wants to be a Jedi and progress in the order, but at the same time desperately wants to be with and take care of his wife and his future family. Ultimately, this became a choice for Anakin and a choice that, ultimately, led him to the dark side. However, Anakin believes the Jedi did not trust him.

Why didn’t the Jedi know Palpatine was Sidious?

Although the Jedi were at their most powerful during the prequels, they still didn’t know Palpatine was a Sith Lord. The fact that Palpatine was able to hide his identity in plain sight and without any fears of discovery is a true testament to his abilities in the dark side of the Force.

Did Palpatine lie to Anakin all along?

As a side note, in turning to the dark side Anakin actually lead to Padme’s death but what Palpatine actually told Anakin was true from a certain point of view. Keep in mind, Palpatine previously said he knew the power. So he has been lying to Anakin all along. Something that Anakin should have easily seen.

Why did Anakin choose the Dark Side to save Padme?

Anakin chose the dark side to save Padmé. The central question is why Anakin chose to save Padmé versus letting go of her. Anakin started his Jedi training too late. He had already developed an attachment to his mother and that served as the model for his attachment to Padmé.

Why didn’t Anakin just cut off Windu’s hand?

Anakin needed Palpatine badly, he was the key to saving Anakin’s love, Padmé. But, cutting the hand of Windu wasn’t the only option to save Palpatine. He could have simply blocked the lightsaber attack with his own lightsaber.

Why does Anakin hate the light side of the force?

To Anakin, the light side of The Force has proven to be inferior and weak in many events, especially because most of his “career” is spent in a time of war, where being “good” most of the time turns out to be on the losing side. Wartime trains people to use their “dark side”. This is true in our society as well.