Why Did Darth Plagueis FEAR Anakin Skywalker, While Sidious Decided To Entice Him to The Dark Side?

Darth Plagueis and his apprentice, Palpatine, were formidable Sith Lords, both wielding immense power with the singular goal of dismantling the Jedi Order and establishing Sith supremacy across the galaxy. Yet, their perspectives on how to approach this monumental task, especially in relation to the Jedi and the prophesied Chosen One, diverged significantly, often leading to palpable tension between the master and apprentice.
Palpatine, self-assured in his destiny as the Sith'ari-the Sith equivalent of a prophetic chosen one-held a dismissive and contemptuous view of the Jedi, seeing them as little more than stepping stones on his path to absolute power. His confidence in his abilities and his strategic acumen in manipulating galactic politics underscored a bold, aggressive approach to the Sith grand plan.
On the other hand, Darth Plagueis exhibited a more cautious demeanor, particularly concerning the potential threats that could unravel their carefully laid plans. Plagueis's apprehension towards Jedi Master Dooku, and more significantly, his profound unease at the emergence of Anakin Skywalker, underscored a stark contrast to Palpatine's ambition-fueled bravado. Plagueis's fears were rooted in his deep understanding of the Force and the consequences of their actions upon it.
The divergence in their viewpoints was deeply influenced by their undertakings in the dark side of the Force. Together, they embarked on esoteric rituals, aiming to subjugate the will of the Force and tilt its balance towards darkness. Plagueis, a scientist at heart, delved into the mysteries of life and death, achieving breakthroughs that he believed rendered him invincible. His most audacious project aimed to create a being purely of the dark side-a venture that ultimately backfired, leaving him with the chilling realization that the Force had begun to act against him.
Palpatine's reaction to Anakin Skywalker, a being of immense Force potential possibly conceived by their manipulations, was marked by opportunism. Rather than fearing what Anakin represented, Palpatine saw a powerful tool to be shaped for the Sith's ends. His arrogance blinded him to the broader implications of Anakin's existence and destiny.
Conversely, Plagueis's response to Anakin was shaped by his acute awareness of the Force's dynamism and its capacity for self-correction. He perceived Anakin not merely as a threat but as a potential instrument of Sith destruction, possibly a direct consequence of his own tampering with the natural order of the Force.
In the end, Plagueis's caution and foresight were validated. Despite Palpatine's success in converting Anakin to the dark side, he could not escape the prophecy that bound Anakin's fate. Anakin, as Vader, ultimately turned against Palpatine, destroying the Sith and restoring balance to the Force. This outcome not only affirmed Plagueis's worst fears but also illustrated the fatal flaw in Palpatine's overconfidence: his inability to foresee that the very weapon he fashioned to secure his empire would be the instrument of its undoing.

[@matthewmann8969]

Because Sidious was way more overly or overtly sure of his capabilities while Plagueis was way more rightfully cautious about Skyguy yeah.

[@Misfitstein]

Then Sequel Trilogy throw all that out the window.

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

Not really. The returned Palpatine was the last gasp effort of a decaying lich to cling to life, he was so frail that unless his estranged granddaughter decided “sure I’ll revive my evil zombie grandpa”, his fate was sealed. He was never the threat that he’d been in the original trilogy.

[@dragonlord498]

because plaguis didn't want to pay overdue child support

[@jhallam2011]

Sideous was a malignant narcissist and psycho path

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

Anakin Skywalker was the _perfect_ trap for Palpatine.