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Why Obi got too over excited having best Jedi padowan, as a brother,pushing him further into his actions, not letting him do what he wanted as liittle, but not come back to revisit it as older
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I think you mean Obi‑Wan Kenobi and his relationship with his padawan/brother‑figure Anakin. Short answer: Obi‑Wan’s excitement, protectiveness and high expectations helped shape their bond, but it wasn’t the only (or main) reason Anakin went the way he did — and Obi‑Wan didn’t fully “revisit” or undo that dynamic later because of guilt, trauma, and the Jedi code.
Key points:
- Mentor + brotherly love: Obi‑Wan saw Anakin as the prodigy he’d trained and as the closest thing to a brother. That made him proud and emotionally invested, sometimes enthusiastic about Anakin’s successes, which could increase pressure on Anakin to live up to expectations.
- Different temperaments and boundaries: Obi‑Wan was steady, rule‑bound and patient; Anakin was impulsive, emotional and driven. Obi‑Wan’s steady guidance sometimes felt restrictive to Anakin, who wanted more freedom and affirmation.
- Poor communication and emotional blindness: Both men failed to communicate honestly about fears and attachments. Obi‑Wan followed the Jedi Code and often kept emotions in check; Anakin hid attachment and fear of loss. That mismatch let misunderstandings grow.
- External manipulation: Palpatine’s seduction, Anakin’s fear for Padmé, and Anakin’s desire for power were decisive forces. Obi‑Wan’s attitude alone wouldn’t have been enough to cause the fall — Palpatine exploited Anakin’s weaknesses.
- Why Obi‑Wan didn’t “revisit” it later: After Order 66 and Anakin’s turn, Obi‑Wan was traumatized and consumed by guilt over his failure to save Anakin. He went into exile to protect Luke and to atone. The Jedi way also discourages indulgence in regrets and attachments; Obi‑Wan suppressed his feelings rather than re‑open them. Confronting the past would be deeply painful and, in his mind, could jeopardize his duty. That’s why he didn’t publicly rework or discuss their relationship until forced to (e.g., his confrontation with Vader and later memories that still haunt him).
If you want a deeper dive, I can point to scenes that show this most clearly (The Clone Wars episodes for their friendship, ROTS for the fall, and the Obi‑Wan Kenobi series for his guilt and exile). Or I can explore one particular moment/episode in detail. Which would you prefer?
Key points:
- Mentor + brotherly love: Obi‑Wan saw Anakin as the prodigy he’d trained and as the closest thing to a brother. That made him proud and emotionally invested, sometimes enthusiastic about Anakin’s successes, which could increase pressure on Anakin to live up to expectations.
- Different temperaments and boundaries: Obi‑Wan was steady, rule‑bound and patient; Anakin was impulsive, emotional and driven. Obi‑Wan’s steady guidance sometimes felt restrictive to Anakin, who wanted more freedom and affirmation.
- Poor communication and emotional blindness: Both men failed to communicate honestly about fears and attachments. Obi‑Wan followed the Jedi Code and often kept emotions in check; Anakin hid attachment and fear of loss. That mismatch let misunderstandings grow.
- External manipulation: Palpatine’s seduction, Anakin’s fear for Padmé, and Anakin’s desire for power were decisive forces. Obi‑Wan’s attitude alone wouldn’t have been enough to cause the fall — Palpatine exploited Anakin’s weaknesses.
- Why Obi‑Wan didn’t “revisit” it later: After Order 66 and Anakin’s turn, Obi‑Wan was traumatized and consumed by guilt over his failure to save Anakin. He went into exile to protect Luke and to atone. The Jedi way also discourages indulgence in regrets and attachments; Obi‑Wan suppressed his feelings rather than re‑open them. Confronting the past would be deeply painful and, in his mind, could jeopardize his duty. That’s why he didn’t publicly rework or discuss their relationship until forced to (e.g., his confrontation with Vader and later memories that still haunt him).
If you want a deeper dive, I can point to scenes that show this most clearly (The Clone Wars episodes for their friendship, ROTS for the fall, and the Obi‑Wan Kenobi series for his guilt and exile). Or I can explore one particular moment/episode in detail. Which would you prefer?
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