'Star Wars The Force Awakens': Who is Rey, and What Could Her Past Tell Us?

Star Wars The Force Awakens has been in theaters for a few weeks now, and we are still left with a tidal wave of questions. One of the biggest mysteries in the film has to do with the main character: Who is Rey? We know that we love her, but what is lying just beyond the surface for this heroine?

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This leaves me with only one conclusion: Rey was a Padawan when Kylo Ren turned against the new Jedi Order. This would explain why her costume is reminiscent of the Jedi. This would also explain why Luke seemed to recognize her at the end of the film. According to the script, Luke recognizes Rey, which means that he knew her in the past and possibly knows why she is there. A point backed up by the script from the film, "HOLD ON LUKE SKYWALKER'S INCREDIBLE FACE, amazed and conflicted at what he sees, as our MUSIC BUILDS, the promise of an adventure, just beginning..." This could be the clue that we have all been searching for.

If Rey was an abandoned Padawan at an early age, then this would explain why she lives a secluded hermit life. It would also explain why she might not remember how to use the Force, or maybe that her training had not yet gotten to that point. The Padawan connection would also explain why Rey instantly sees memories when she touches Luke's lightsaber. The Lightsaber could have been implanted with the memories, unlocking only for a user of the Light Side of the Force.This is an ability that is canon in Star Wars. In A New Hope, Luke uses the Force to help him fly, so why is this not a possibility with Rey.

These are just a few theories that I have come up with. You take what you want from them.

We will certainly find out more details about Rey when Star Wars: Episode VIII hits theaters May 26, 2017.