Summary
- The first Jedi had a different view of the Force, embracing a literal balance between the light and dark sides, leading to the development of the first lightsaber form.
- The Jedi Order of the prequel trilogy believed that serving the light was the path to balance, while the dark side was seen as selfish and destructive.
- The Jedi's shift in philosophy and focus on disarming opponents may have been influenced by witnessing the dangers of the dark side, causing them to reevaluate their views on balance in the Force.
The Jedi of Star Wars' Skywalker saga were different from the original Jedi that existed 24,000 years ago, and the first lightsaber form led to this change in the Jedi Order. The Jedi had seven lightsaber combat forms, each one centered on a different approach to fighting an opponent. Some lightsaber forms had unique philosophies guiding them, and the approach behind Form I resulted in a major shift for the ancient Jedi Order.
The first Jedi viewed the Force in a completely different way from the Jedi Order of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The change in Jedi philosophy not only led to a different Jedi Order, but arguably led to the rise of splinter groups like the Sith. This raises several questions about the true nature of the Force that Star Wars stories continue to explore, and it all began in the galaxy's ancient past when the Jedi developed the first lightsaber form.
