Was Vader confused when Obi-Wan disappeared?

Yes, Darth Vader was definitely confused, shocked, and wary when Obi-Wan Kenobi disappeared after striking him down, as no Jedi had ever vanished like that, making Vader poke the empty robes with his lightsaber, unsure if it was a trick or something more profound. He didn't fully grasp the Force ghost phenomenon yet, leading to astonishment, but eventually accepted the death, though the event unsettled him, as it defied his understanding of Jedi demise.

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What did Vader think when Obi-Wan disappeared?

Vader's statement to Tarkin implied that he did believe Obi-Wan was dead, though: "We've seen the end of Kenobi..." When he spoke to the Emperor and said, "he's just a boy; Obi-Wan can no longer help him," it implied that he did not realize that Obi-Wan actually could (and did) help Luke in the afterlife.

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Why did Obi-Wan's body disappear when Vader killed him?

Obi‐Wan vanished because he intentionally released his life into the Force at the moment of death--an advanced Jedi practice that severs the spirit from the corpse and enables continued presence as a Force spirit.

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What is the saddest death in Star Wars?

The saddest Star Wars deaths often involve tragic heroism, lost potential, or poignant goodbyes, with popular choices including Duchess Satine (Obi-Wan's lost love), Clone Force 99's Tech (self-sacrifice for family), Kanan Jarrus (heroic sacrifice for Hera and Ezra), Padmé Amidala (fading hope for Anakin), Han Solo (betrayed by his son), and Clone Trooper 99 (innocent, selfless heroism). These deaths resonate due to their emotional impact, the characters' significance, or the broken promises they represent.
 

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Did Vader enjoy killing Obi-Wan?

His brief joy at finally killing Obi-Wan instantly changed to shock and disbelief. Vader thought he knew everything Obi-Wan did, but clearly that was not the case.

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What Were Vader's Thoughts When Obi-Wan Kenobi Vanished After His Death?

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What mental illness does Obi-Wan have?

Arguments might be made that he suffers from dysthymic disorder (mild but persistent and intrusive depression) because he does not openly demonstrate his suffering at the story's beginning, or posttraumatic stress disorder because these problems follow the traumatic events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

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Why did Obi-Wan smile when he died?

he saw Vader finally unite with his children, knowing it would bring back Anakin... . When you realise why Obi-wan smiles before his death..he . he saw Vader finally unite with his children, knowing it would bring back Anakin...

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Who was Vader's toughest fight?

In canon it was Kirak Infil'a , Cere Junda, Obi-Wan and Lord Momin . All messed him up quite badly with Kirak winning round 1 but losing round 2 and Momin cutting off his arm. Obi-Wan actually beat Vader. In Legends it was Shaa Koon, An'ya Kuro, a clone of Maul and Galen Marek.

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Why did Darth Vader say noooo?

Vader breaks free of the operating table and takes a few steps before doing the only thing anybody in his position could do, he screams an unholy, bloodcurdling scream. His vocal computer has nothing close to this sound in its database so it translates it to the infamous 'Noooooooooo'.

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Who hated Obi-Wan more, Vader or Maul?

While Maul did finally let go of his hate for Obi Wan, it was undeniably stronger than Vader's. No matter how much Vader resented Obi Wan for not sticking up for him enough and brutally injuring him on Mustafar...he still deep down still a degree of fondness due to the time they spent together as Jedi.

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What mental illness does Darth Vader have?

In a study published in the journal Psychiatry Research, French psychologists and psychiatrists determined that Darth Vader had six of the nine criteria used for a BPD diagnosis, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM): Impulsivity. Rage and anger management issues.

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Who was Kenobi in love with?

During Mandalore's Civil War and his apprenticeship under Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan fell in love with the young Duchess Satine Kryze.

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Who is the saddest character in Star Wars?

Most of it is centered around Anakin Skywalker, whom conventional wisdom would suggest is Star Wars' most tragic character. Anakin brings all that bad juju on himself though, so it's hard to feel overly bad for him. He chooses his bed and he gets to writhe in it, limbless and burnt, like an overcooked hot dog.

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How old is Kenobi when he dies?

Many are often shocked to find that Obi-Wan was only 57 years old when he died fighting Darth Vader in A New Hope. For many, the issue of Obi-Wan's age is a plot hole, as he was initially seen as this old solitary man, but Star Wars made him younger than he looked in the original trilogy.

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What mental illness does Anakin have?

Anakin Skywalker, one of the main characters in the "Star Wars" films, meets the criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD).

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Is Luke technically the chosen one?

Though there was some debate among the fans that Anakin Skywalker's son, Luke Skywalker, was actually the Chosen One since he caused his father to destroy Darth Sidious, the debate was settled when George Lucas himself confirmed in an interview that Anakin, even after becoming Darth Vader, was still officially the ...

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Is Darth Plagueis technically Anakin's father?

No, Darth Plagueis is not Anakin Skywalker's father; Anakin had no biological father, being born of the Force itself in response to Plagueis's dark side manipulations, with Palpatine's tales of Plagueis's power over life being a manipulation to turn Anakin to the dark side, though Plagueis's attempts to create life did inadvertently cause Anakin's conception. 

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Was Vader's suit intentionally painful?

It is widely speculated that Palpatine deliberately ensured the suit would be agonizing, keeping Vader angry, dependent, and subservient—turning pain into a tool of control.

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Which Jedi cheated death?

Revenge of the Sith

Palpatine explains that Plagueis was so powerful and wise, he had mastered the dark side of the Force to such an extent that he could cheat death (mostly saving people he cared about from death) and create life; unnatural abilities which are unknown to the Jedi.

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What is rule 37 in Star Wars?

In Star Wars lore, Order 37 was a grim Clone Trooper contingency plan to capture a wanted individual (often a Jedi) by taking a civilian population hostage, locking down the area, and threatening mass execution if the target wasn't surrendered, making it a horrific tactic used by the Empire to force Jedi compliance. It was considered more brutal than Order 66 because it targeted civilians directly, forcing Jedi to often turn themselves in to save innocent lives, as seen on planets like Bellassa. 

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