Obi-Wan and Anakin face one another above Mustafar’s lava.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi

Only a Sith deals in absolutes.

— Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith · 2005

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Obi-Wan recognises a demand for unconditional loyalty as evidence of Anakin’s transformation. Fans also return to the categorical shape of the warning itself.

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On Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith, Anakin tells Obi-Wan that anyone outside his allegiance is an enemy. Obi-Wan answers before drawing his lightsaber. The line marks the collapse of their conversation into a duel.

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