More Of My Thoughts On The Title

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So, one of my best friends Winter Wolf pointed this out to me:
The Revenge of the Sith was titled after Anakin
The Return of the Jedi was titled after Anakin.
So... the Rise of Skywalker

 the Rise of Skywalker

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Skywalker... as in Anakin Skywalker!
And here's a meme:

I would really love to see an Anakin Force ghost in Episode IX!

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I would really love to see an Anakin Force ghost in Episode IX!

Next: I rewatched the teaser trailer, just paid attention to the music.
Most of the music in the trailer was actually Leia's theme music. Which is kind of surprising, but I also feel that it is a beautiful tribute to Carry Fisher.
It also gives 'Rise' to a few new theories for me as well as new ideas on some old theories.
So, here's a thought: Leia is a Skywalker.
The name she goes by throughout the series is Organa, even in the sequels after she married Han and is now a Solo, she goes by General Organa (which I have always thought was odd.) But by birth, she is a Skywalker.
What if the title means that she finally excepts her true linage as a Skywalker, and rises to become what a Skywalker is meant to be.
The only problem with this theory is that I doubt they have old footage that would work for a plot like that.
So why have Leia's music?
Here's my thoughts:
First as a tribute to Carry Fisher.

Second, this trailer is the first we get to see of her

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Second, this trailer is the first we get to see of her. But the music started playing before this scene appeared.
Maybe her theme music was playing not because the title is about her, but because it is about someone who is connected to her. Like, her son.

And it was Kylo Ren's/Ben Solo's theme music that was playing as the title appeared

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And it was Kylo Ren's/Ben Solo's theme music that was playing as the title appeared.
So, what does this mean?

This is what it means!  (to me) Ben is a Solo, but he is also a Skywalker

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This is what it means! (to me)
Ben is a Solo, but he is also a Skywalker. Kylo is actually a merge of both last names. Skywalker, Solo Ky-Lo. And this isn't just my theory, I read a Star Wars fact that said that was why the name Kylo was chosen, that and the fact that it means darkness.
If his name is a merge of Skywalker and Solo, then the writers and directors are acknowledging the fact that he is both a Skywalker and a Solo. He is just as much a part of his mother as he is a part of his father, and we can't forget that.
Ben's last name is Solo, but couldn't title it The Rise of Solo, because they would be a huge giveaway. Everyone would know that he was going to be redeemed. The only way they could use that title and still surprise the fans is to bring back Han Solo.
The Rise of Skywalker raises many different theories in the fandom, instead of being limited to one theory.
Some fans think the title is about Rey.
A large majority probably thinks it's about Luke (and I would say without a doubt that part of it is, but I don't think that's all it means. The Last Jedi's title was about Luke, but it was also about Rey.)
Others (like me) think that it could also be about Anakin.
And others (also like me) think or hope that it is also about Ben.

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