Why didnt Owen and Beru recognize C-3PO?

So Owen had no idea his "new" protocol droid's name was C-3PO. A counter to that might be asking why Owen didn't recognize C-3PO's distinct voice, but again, it's worth remembering Owen hadn't seen C-3PO in more than 20 years. It's possible Owen simply forgot what C-3PO's voice sounded like.

How did Uncle Owen not recognize R2-D2?

Owen never hears his name in ANH. And as others have said, Owen is not likely to recognize him anyway, as he is just another protocol droid. Owen has very little contact or time spent with R2 in AOTC, and again, he doesn't hear his name in ANH. And like C-3PO, R2 is also just another astromech droid.

Why doesn't Obi-Wan recognize R2 d2 and C-3PO?

Obi-Wan Only Says He Never Owned R2

Note that he says nothing about not recognizing R2; his clever dodge gives the impression that they're strangers, but doesn't actually deny knowing the little astromech. Thus, there really isn't a "contradiction" in the first place—Obi-Wan was just being his cunning self.

Why did C-3PO not recognize Princess Leia?

Although C-3PO is a tell-all, it's possible that he was directly programmed not to say who Leia is. This is something that George Lucas himself suggested in an interview back in the 1970s, which made it into the book The Making of Star Wars: The Definitive Story Behind the Original Film.

Does Darth Vader not recognize C-3PO?

Late in the film, Darth Vader does not recognize C-3PO who is in Cloud City with Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia. Although C-3PO is not completely assembled in the scene, he is definitely visible to Vader.

Five Reasons Why Uncle Owen Doesn't Recognize C-3PO

Why did Yoda not remember R2-D2?

What is this? The reason is because of the infamous scene where Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan (who went by Ben). Obi-Wan states that he doesn't remember owning a droid. (He doesn't say he doesn't recognize R2-D2.)

Does R2-D2 know Anakin is Vader?

Star Wars Theory: R2-D2 Didn't Know Anakin Skywalker Became Darth Vader. R2-D2 served Queen Amidala and later Anakin Skywalker, accompanied by C-3PO. Unlike the golden protocol droid, R2-D2 never had a full memory wipe, so he was well aware of all events that happened around him.

Does Yoda recognize R2?

Star Wars confirms Yoda recognized R2-D2 on Dagobah in The Empire Strikes Back. R2-D2 accompanied Luke Skywalker to the swamp world, as Luke sought out the old Jedi Master so he could continue his training. After making camp, the two encounter a strange alien creature, who is later revealed to be Yoda.

Does Darth Vader remember Anakin?

Yes, he remembers everything about his past (just not based on reality), but he probably doesn't spend a lot of time thinking about it, and when he does, his memory of things is clouded and twisted by the lies of the sith, the dark side, and his own flawed thinking and character.

How did Darth Vader not recognize Leia?

Leia was not using the Force or was currently Force-sensitive during her confrontation with Vader. She began training as a Jedi years later. All these reasons prove my point: Vader didn't know Leia was his daughter, and felt no presence of the Force in her, as she was not currently strong with the Force.

Why did Vader listen to Tarkin?

Whether Tarkin has earned Vader's respect, or Vader simply sees Tarkin as a useful ally due to his intelligence, isn't clear, but either way, it makes sense that the two would work together when they find themselves both on board the Emperor's Death Star together.

Did Owen Lars know Anakin Vader?

Though it sounds like he thinks Anakin is dead, he could also be viewing it as Obi-Wan does, where he believes Anakin died when Darth Vader was created. There's a hint that Owen knows Anakin was Darth Vader by the time of A New Hope.

Why was C-3PO's mind wiped?

Shortly after the Galactic Empire was formed, Bail Organa had C-3PO's memory wiped clean in order for the droid to not spill any confidential information. When he purchased C-3PO and R2-D2, Owen Lars also wanted the droids' memories wiped after he learned they were looking for Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Who owned C-3PO before Luke?

Anakin and his mother Shmi were enslaved by a junk dealer named Watto, and Anakin had (re)built C-3PO to help Shmi with chores.

Did Vader know Boba was a clone?

Vader definetely knew who Boba was as a bounty hunter. He was called Boba Fett. Anakin KNEW Jango Fett, as he had history with him. This is somewhat evident by Vader's treatment of the bounty hunter who succeeded in carrying out Vader's plan.

Who is Palpatine's blue friend?

Mas Amedda was the Vice Chair of the Galactic Senate during Chancellor Valorum's term, a position he continued to hold as Chancellor Palpatine transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire.

Did Rex know Anakin was Vader?

The Moment Captain Rex Discovered Darth Vader was Anakin Skywalker.

Did Grogu recognize R2-D2?

The theory — TikToker darthjarjar suggests R2-D2 is the one who rescued Grogu from Order 66. It sounds far-fetched, but judging by R2's excited reaction upon seeing Baby Yoda, it's possible they have a history. We also know Grogu doesn't remember who saved him, which explains why the reaction wasn't mutual.

How did Yoda not sense Palpatine?

Yoda once sensed a void in the Force while meditating, but it did not lead him to suspect Palpatine. Yoda could not sense Palpatine despite this void because the Sith Lord used Force Stealth to block his sensitivity. Palpatine, able to render himself inactive with his Force Stealth, also did not have Sith yellow eyes.

Does Luke understand R2-D2?

Then, in The Last Jedi, Luke has his brief scene where he interacts with R2-D2, and while R2 continues to make his familiar sounds, Luke is now able to understand the droid.

Did Ahsoka Tano know about Anakin and Padmé?

Also, the closest evidence we have of Ahsoka knowing about Anakin and Padmé was what she said to her former master before she left the Jedi Order. Her “I know” seems to be confirmation that she had some inkling of what was going on.