Summary
- Obi-Wan's transformation throughout the prequel trilogy shaped him into the wise Jedi Master who set Luke Skywalker on his Jedi path.
- Obi-Wan had several exciting moments in the prequels, with lightsaber duels, space battles, and gripping emotional confrontations.
- Obi-Wan's final confrontation with Anakin was the most epic and tragic moment of the prequel trilogy, showcasing Obi-Wan's survival through strategy and quick thinking.
The original Star Wars films made Obi-Wan Kenobi into an iconic character, but the prequel trilogy expanded his story and had some of his best moments in the saga. From overly-serious Padawan to kind and compassionate Jedi Master, Obi-Wan's vivid transformation throughout the Star Wars movies is second only to Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. The prequels challenged Obi-Wan as a man and Jedi, each trial shaping him into the wise master who set Luke Skywalker on his Jedi path.
Obi-Wan had several exciting moments throughout the prequels, including lightsaber duels, space battles, and the most gripping emotional confrontations of the Star Wars franchise. While each moment was fantastic, many built off each other to create a thoroughly satisfying narrative. 10 specific moments in the prequel trilogy were the most entertaining and heartfelt, defining one of the greatest Jedi Masters in Star Wars.
Your browser does not support the video tag. 10 Obi-Wan's Final Heart To Heart With Qui-Gon Obi-Wan may not have taken center stage in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, but his master/apprentice relationship with Qui-Gon Jinn was a highlight of the prequel trilogy. After countless disagreements over Jedi orthodoxy, it was heartwarming when they had one last conversation to express their gratitude for each other as they prepared to move on from their roles as teacher and student. It's a satisfying conclusion to their respective arcs throughout the movie and makes Qui-Gon's death more tragic in the finale.