Why Obi-Wan was Actually a lot Colder than MF’s Realise: Star Wars Tactical Breakdowns

Obi wan is a prime example of how the worst days that life throws at us doesn’t have to break us down. This man lost his mentor, his lover, his brother and the order he devoted his life too. Yet none of these things destroyed him.

Why did Kenobi always offer his opponents a peaceful surrender? Because he had the moral high ground.

Obi-Wan is one of the most popular characters in Star Wars, even topping Luke Skywalker on some lists I've seen.

Obi-Wan was basically perfect example of Jedi, he was not emotionless, he felt like everyone else, but he was in perfect control of those emotions. This is how he could be both kind and coldly pragmatic at the same time. Basically realizing that kindness trough most efficient manner.

Hard to believe such an ideal Jedi was trained by a maverick of that order.

Another good point that shows off his pragmatic side, but also shows how he still doesn't compromise his beliefs is seen in both the Citadel arc and the unfinished Utapau arc. In the Citadel arc, when Master Peil died, they took time to have a funeral for him, while Obi-Wan did say they had to be quick because they didn't have much time and Peil would have wanted them to complete the mission, they still took a bit of time to give Peil a proper funeral. And on Utapau, even though he and Anakin were trying to escape with the giant Kyber Crystal, they still took time to bury the dead enemies they had killed, even when Anakin disagreed, Obi-Wan pointed out they were still living creatures who deserved some form of respect. Obi-Wan was willing to kill and sacrifice if it was absolutely necessary, but when he did, he always did so compassionately and gave the dead the respect they deserved. He did care greatly about living creatures no matter who they were.

Note that Sun Tsu warns that an enemy will fight harder if cornered. Offering foes an opportunity to surrender is a useful way to undercut the enemies willingness to fight. Even if the leaders refuse, the offer gets the enlosted folk thinking that maybe they dont need to fight.

Obi-wan went from being unable to properly duel against Darth Maul even with Qui-gon's help to being confident enough to jump down in the middle of an enemy base and face a cyborg wielding four light sabers.

Master Kenobi was a dark master of negotiation. He was so skilled he could even negotiate legs and arms off commander Skywalker.

Id like people to talk more about how they treated kenobi and skywalker as celebrities it gives new context to alot of things in the shows

You could’ve just said: “He cut off a dude’s arm in a bar fight with a laser sword, and just walked away like it was no big deal.”

Dude his venator being named "The Negotiator" was one of my favorite things from the clone wars! That animated series did a lot more narrative building than the prequals as far as characters are concerned.

The man that’s not brave enough for politics but passionately expresses his allegiance to the republic to democracy

“I believe you’re all acquainted with the collection of half-truths and hyperbole that is Obi-Wan Kenobi.” — Duchess Satine Kryze

What sets Kenobi from many wise mentors/heroes archetypes is that most of them would be discouraged and disillusioned when highlighted by writers with anti hero shades and post western themes (ex. Sequels Trilogy’s Luke or X-Men’s Logan), Obi Wan faced such hardships and still trolls his opponents with style

I’m pretty sure we knew how cold Obi-Wan was when he left his brother Anakin to burn alive on the fiery shores of Mustafar

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Grievous in Episode 3 "Ah, General Kenobi. The Negotiator." Obiwan "You act like we haven't met a dozen times before. How hurtful, General..."

That is how you right a good man that is also incredibly deadly. They attempt to find every alternative to fighting first, so that when the moment comes for violence they go into it with absolute ferocity and moral clarity.

I think the best quote that describes Kenobi is "I will do what I must," since it not only has a bit of sarcasm in the tone but shows he will do what it takes to bring about victory