Why did Obi-Wan tell Anakin not to try it?

And so, Obi-Wan tells Anakin not to try it, because "he, just like Anakin now, had once been in a position where success requires a massive vertical leap over your opponent and he knew the risk that move entailed," as the Reddit user says.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on esquire.com

What does Anakin say after Obi-Wan says dont try it?

Anakin Skywalker: You underestimate my power! Obi-Wan: Don't try it. Supreme Chancellor: Do it. Obi-Wan Kenobi: You have allowed this dark lord to twist your mind, until now, until now you've become the very thing you swore to destroy.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on imdb.com

Why didn't Obi-Wan try to turn Anakin?

At the very least, Obi-Wan knew he wouldn't be the one to convince him to come back to the Light side since Anakin thought that it was his Jedi master who turned Padmé against him.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com

Why didn t Obi-Wan tell the Council about Anakin and Padmé?

Because Obi Wan chose to remain ignorant of the relationship. So while he most likely had strong suspicions he chose to deliberately NOT find out for sure and so both be obliged to inform the rest of the Jedi council or to betray Anakin.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thehealthyjournal.com

Did Anakin ever forgive Obi-Wan?

In that time Anakin apologizes to Obi-Wan, desperately asking him to forgive him for everything he has done to him and everybody over the years. Obi-Wan's response was teaching Anakin how to do connect with the force and keep his spirit intact.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.fandom.com

Why Did Obi-Wan Say "Don't Try It" To Anakin? - Star Wars Explained

45 related questions found

Why did Vader let Obi-Wan escape?

While this undoubtedly ends in Kenobi's death, there is an element of psychological warfare going on too: Vader wants to terrorize Kenobi as much as possible and break his spirit before finally putting him out of his misery.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on menshealth.com

Why did Anakin apologizes to Obi-Wan?

Anakin admits to Obi-Wan that he has been arrogant and unappreciative of his training, and apologizes to his master. Obi-Wan assures Anakin that he is proud of him, telling him that he has become a "far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be."

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on collider.com

Why was Padmé not allowed to marry Anakin?

The marriage, witnessed by the droids C-3PO and R2-D2, was kept secret due to Amidala's place as a prominent Senator in the Galactic Republic and because of Skywalker's membership in the Jedi Order; the Jedi Code prevented Jedi from falling in love and forming attachments such as marriage.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.fandom.com

Why doesn't Leia recognize Obi-Wan?

Theory 1: Leia Doesn't Remember Ben Is Obi-Wan

Throughout her encounters with Kenobi in the series, he refers to himself as Ben. The most straightforward explanation would be that Leia knows the person who rescued her is Ben, and never connected the dots that Ben is actually Obi-Wan.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on comicbook.com

Was Padmé Force sensitive?

From canon scenes to deleted scenes, to scrapped dialogue, there is evidence to suggest that Padmé exhibits a level of Force sensitivity that allows her to read minds and even create a Force bond with other Jedi.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on screenrant.com

Did Obi-Wan regret not killing Anakin?

Before he discovered Vader had survived Mustafar, Obi-wan lived with the regret of killing his son, brother and best friend. After, he regretted not killing him and wondered if he had only made things worse by pushing Anakin further into dark side and Palpatine's arms.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on padawanlost.tumblr.com

Did Darth Vader apologize to Obi-Wan?

Obi-Wan apologizes for what he did to Anakin, but Vader assures him that he killed Anakin, not Obi-Wan. He then goes on to proclaim that he will destroy Obi-Wan in the same way.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on thehealthyjournal.com

Did Obi-Wan let Vader win?

Obi-Wan knew it was only a matter of time. So, he made the difficult decision to use his learnings and become one with the force, rather than let Vader decapitate him.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cultureslate.com

What were Anakin's last words before becoming Darth Vader?

Anakin Skywalker, in one last digged-effort, before his imprisonment as Darth Vader for the next 23 years, cries out for help. He yearns for his beloved Padme, with the words, “Padme, help me.”

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on dorksideoftheforce.com

What is Obi-Wan's most iconic line?

Though Obi-Wan's "I have the high ground" line has become something of a meme since the release of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, it remains one of the best lines in the prequel trilogy.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on gamerant.com

Did Qui-Gon try and talk to Anakin?

On Mortis, Anakin encounters a vision of Qui-Gon Jinn, who says he believes Anakin is the Chosen One who will bring balance to the Force. Qui-Gon directs Anakin to go to a place nearby that is strong in the dark side of the Force, a place where he will confront the Son of Mortis.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.com

Why can Vader sense Luke but not Leia?

In contrast, Vader was able to sense his personal connection to Luke Skywalker almost immediately. This raises a question as to how he could detect his relationship with one character but not the other. The short answer is that creator George Lucas had no idea Leia would end up becoming Darth Vader's daughter.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbr.com

Why did Leia name her son Ben after Obi-Wan?

For Leia to name her son Ben Solo is the greatest honor, with Obi-Wan's memory able to live on in someone she loves. It is a sweet and moving gesture, and it retroactively addresses the questions that lingered around the Ben Solo name. After all, why name your child after someone who was important to someone else?

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on escapistmagazine.com

Who was Obi-Wan's crush?

During Mandalore's Civil War and his apprenticeship under Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan fell in love with the young Duchess Satine Kryze. The two lived on the run for over a year. Satine reciprocated his feelings as he saved her life from insurgents and bounty hunters.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on disney.fandom.com

Who impregnated Padmé?

Senator Padmé Amidala of the planet Naboo became pregnant during the Clone Wars with her husband, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, as the father. She gave birth to twins, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.fandom.com

What was Padmé dying of?

How did Padme die in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith? Originally Answered: How did Padme die? Padme Amidala's official cause of death was that she lost the will to leave, despite the fact that she was perfectly healthy.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on quora.com

Why are Jedi forbidden to marry?

In the Jedi Order, emotional attachment and possession were forbidden because it was believed they could lead to jealousy and fear of loss, and ultimately the dark side of the Force; for that reason, Jedi were not allowed to marry.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on starwars.fandom.com

Is Darth Vader crying in Obi-Wan?

Visions of Obi-Wan. The comic opens during the last moments of Revenge of the Sith, recreating the well-memed instance when a despondent, freshly-armored Vader cries out with a drawling “nooooooo” over how much he's lost.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on ign.com

What was Anakin's tragic flaw?

Anakin is a tragic hero at its finest, a man who turns evil and loses sight of what he was fighting for once his anger became too high, even choking Padme with his force abilities out of anger and pain, believing she didn't trust him after what he did to the young Jedi padawans.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on digitalcommons.cortland.edu

Did Obi-Wan feel like he failed Anakin?

Obi-Wan Kenobi has provided context for Obi-Wan's failures as a Jedi Master. He failed Anakin by being more of a friend than a mentor. His fears and insecurities held him back, despite having obvious proof that Anakin was a danger to himself.

Takedown request   |   View complete answer on cbr.com