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You were the Chosen One! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! Bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness!
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The accusation is also a confession of attachment and failed hope. Obi-Wan is losing both the person he loved and the meaning he gave to training him.
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In context
Spoilers for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithShow the scene
After defeating Anakin on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan mourns the future he believed his former apprentice would bring. The speech contrasts the prophecy’s promise with the destruction Anakin has chosen. Obi-Wan’s grief follows the duel rather than beginning it.
Sources (2)
- Mustafar, after Anakin's defeat on the lava bank — reference 1Mustafar, after Anakin's defeat on the lava bank; wording and sceneReference checked
- Mustafar, after Anakin's defeat on the lava bank — reference 2Mustafar, after Anakin's defeat on the lava bank; wording and sceneReference checked
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