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If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
— Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope · 1977
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Obi-Wan refuses Vader’s assumption that victory consists of destroying a body. His confidence changes the duel from a contest he must survive into a choice he can make.
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In context
Spoilers for Star Wars: Episode IV - A New HopeShow the scene
During their Death Star duel in A New Hope, Obi-Wan warns Darth Vader that killing him will not end his influence. Luke is nearby trying to escape with the others. Obi-Wan’s disappearance makes the warning part of the film’s introduction to the Force beyond physical combat.
Sources (3)
- Death Star hangar corridor, duel with Darth Vader — reference 1Death Star hangar corridor, duel with Darth Vader; wording and sceneReference checked
- Death Star hangar corridor, duel with Darth Vader — reference 2Death Star hangar corridor, duel with Darth Vader; wording and sceneReference checked
- Death Star hangar corridor, duel with Darth Vader — reference 3Death Star hangar corridor, duel with Darth Vader; wording and sceneReference checked
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