Sage-Tips

Why do you suppose that Obi Wan Kenobi originally told Luke that Darth Vader killed his father?

Obi-Wan Kenobi loved Luke like a son and because of that, he did not want to tell him the horrible truth about his father, and the closest thing to the truth was that Darth Vader killed Anakin. In a way that was true because Darth Vader did ‘kill’ or replace the old Anakin.

Why did Obi-Wan put Luke on Tatooine?

To protect the children from the Empire and Anakin, the now-Sith Lord Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi personally sent the infant Luke to live with Anakin’s stepbrother Owen Lars and his wife Beru on the planet Tatooine, while Senator Bail Organa agreed to adopt Leia together with his wife, the queen of Alderaan.

Why did Obi-Wan lie to Luke about Anakin?

Out of universe, it’s simply that Lucas hadn’t written (and most likely hadn’t even thought up) that particular part of the story at the time. In universe, Kenobi was driven to obfuscate by two things: he regretted his part in Anakin’s downfall and couldn’t own up to it to Luke. he didn’t want Luke to follow his father.

How did Obi-Wan feel about Anakin?

According to a deleted scene (which is we believe is canon) Obi-Wan reveals that he indeed knew of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala’s secret marriage — yet, never snitched on his friend. Evidently, all Obi-Wan wanted for Anakin was for him to happy. “And, he was a good friend.”

What did Obi-Wan say to Luke?

The galaxy needed Luke if it was ever going to win back its freedom — Luke, not Obi-Wan, was really the hope Leia spoke of, and the old wizard knew it. As Obi-Wan once said,“I will do what I must.” He exists for duty, to uphold the Jedi way and its principles, to fulfill his mission to shepherd Luke.

What does Obi-Wan tell Luke that is new information to Luke?

Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader Obi-Wan told Luke that the person who killed his father was Vader and thus; Luke developed a deep hatred toward Vader, unaware at the time that Anakin and Vader were one-and-the same.

Is Obi-Wan Lukes father?

Throughout Star Wars, we always hear about Luke Skywalker’s father Anakin Skywalker mentioned constantly through his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan tells us that Luke’s father is dead and was killed by former Jedi, Darth Vader.

Was Obi-Wan Anakin’s father?

It was both. During Anakin’s padawan years, Kenobi was a father to him.

Who knew about Anakin and Padme?

This confirms that Rex knew about Anakin’s relationship, as Anakin actually enlisted the help of his Captain in contacting Padmé secretly. So between Rex, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, and Palpatine, those closest to Anakin all knew about his relationship with Padmé.

Does Obi-Wan love Anakin?

Obi-wan always loved Anakin. He tried to save Anakin even after Anakin massacred the younglings. Darth Vader being Anakin Skywalker was a retcon, but it worked brilliantly. Obi-wan shows no hatred or love toward Vader on the Death Star, but there is anger and frustration.

Why did Obi Wan take Luke Skywalker to Tatooine?

Luke beside Obi-Wan. After Luke was born, Obi-Wan took him to Tatooine, to be raised by his father’s step-brother, Owen Lars, and his wife, Beru Whitesun, in order to protect him from Palpatine. Obi-Wan watched over him for nineteen years.

What did Obi-Wan Kenobi teach Luke Skywalker during the great draught?

During the Great Draught, depicted in Marvel’s Star Wars #7, Obi-Wan rescued Luke from Jabba the Hutt’s mercenaries and kept Jabba from unfairly taxing Owen and Beru Lars. After they left Tatooine, Obi-Wan taught Luke core Jedi skills, but also modeled a way of life — one that Luke had to examine, and which he sometimes disagreed with.

How would you characterize Obi-Wan Kenobi’s personality as he grows up?

He takes on some aspects of Obi-Wan’s personality as he grows throughout the trilogy, including the gentle tone when Luke talks to Leia, and his unnerving otherworldliness when Luke addresses Jabba. We see how the two value one another — and how much Obi-Wan trusts Luke, since he leaves him to carry on the legacy of the Jedi alone.

When did Luke meet his father Anakin Skywalker?

Luke did not meet his father, Anakin until nineteen years after he was born, when his father’s old mentor told him how great a Jedi Anakin was, Luke developed a lot of respect for his father.