If you have not yet watched the first episode of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ then here is a spoiler alert. This article might contain some spills from the first episode of the series. For those whose memories of the prequel films are hazy, a long dream sequence in Episode 1 made up of numerous sequences from the ‘Star Wars‘ prequels may require explanation.
Several characters in Star Wars have been proven to have precognitive dreams and visions. Early on in the development of the Star Wars world, the power of dreams was created. In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda instructs Luke Skywalker on how to utilize the force to see other places, other thoughts, the future, the past, and old acquaintances who had passed away. It’s uncertain whether Obi-Wan Kenobi possesses the same ability to view the future in dreams as his student. His dreams from the past, on the other hand, appear to anticipate key events in the later Star Wars films. Although this is on a symbolic basis. Every ‘Star Wars‘ prequel scene in Kenobi’s dream sequence from Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 1 is broken down here.
Related: ‘Star Wars’: 5 Characters Who Knew Anakin Skywalker Was Darth Vader
An Echo Of Padmé Amidala’s Last Words
Well, the first thing Kenobi sees in his dream is an echo of Padmé Amidala’s final words after giving birth, rather than a vision. Padmé with her last breath begs Kenobi not to give up on attempting to save her husband. Darth Vader has good in him, Padmé says, and she knows it. Obi-Wan’s guilt at his inability to bring Darth Vader’s redemption to fruition, as well as his assumption that Darth Vader was already killed by him 10 years prior, was established.
Collapse Of The Control Center On Mustafar
Next, Obi-Wan has a dream about the control center on Mustafar collapsing and he and Anakin Skywalker fighting.
“You were my brother, Anakin! I loved you.”
Obi-Wan’s last words to his apprentice also echo and trouble him in his dream.
Mustafar had a profound link to the dark side of the Force and the Sith, apart from being the last location Obi-Wan saw his pupil alive. Meanwhile, Darth Vader built his own personal fortress, Fortress Vader, atop the ruins of a former Sith temple on Mustafar, in part because of this history. It’s likely that the Force was trying to reveal Obi-Wan where his apprentice was so he could still follow Padmé’s desire.
The Promise Made To The Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn
Obi now travels back in time to the death of his master, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Obi-Wan remembers his commitment to respect Jinn’s belief in the Chosen One’s prophecy, as well as Qui-dying Gon’s desire for Obi-Wan to take Anakin Skywalker on as his apprentice. Despite his qualms about training the little kid as a Jedi, Obi-Wan did so.
In case you missed: ‘Star Wars’: Top 10 Most Powerful Sith Lords
The Adventure Of Obi-Wan Kenobi And Anakin In Attack Of The Clones
Attack of the Clones features Obi-Wan and Anakin in frantic flying pursuit of Coruscant. Obi-Wan hears Anakin’s laughter echoing in his head, delighting in the thrill of the moment even as he recoils in terror for fear of falling. It bothers Obi because it is a signal that his suspicions about Anakin’s recklessness and concern that Anakin was going to sink into darkness were right.
Is It Anakin Or Is It Darth Vader?
In this part of the dream, the scene concludes with a brief clip of Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar. And now more Darth Vader, amputated and burning, while Obi-Wan witnesses what he believes to be his apprentice’s dying moments. During this scene, Obi-Wan also hears Padmé speak his name. Obi-Wan is haunted by his remorse about failing to save Anakin. However, it’s possible that this is a subtle indication from the Force that Anakin Skywalker is still alive.
Yoda Warns Obi-Wan Kenobi
When Kenobi sought to examine the surveillance footage of the attack on the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, he remembered Yoda’s warning that he would only find misery. The horrible moment revealed that Anakin Skywalker had become Darth Vader and fallen under the influence of the Sith, as he assisted in the execution of Order 66 and massacred the temple’s younglings, albeit it was left to the audience’s imagination.
Related: How Did Yoda Survive Twenty Years On The Planet Dagobah In ‘Star Wars’?
Qui-Gon Jinn Dies
Now, Kenobi’s dream takes him back to his master’s death. This time, he watches Qui-Gon Jinn being killed by Darth Maul. This is one of the most significant events in the young Kenobi’s life. This is because it marks both his shift from apprentice to master and his discovery that his fate is inextricably linked to Anakin’s. But now, he clearly believes that he has let his master down.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Hands Over Luke Skywalker To Beru Lars
Then, at the conclusion of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan witnesses him giving over newborn Luke Skywalker to Beru Lars in his dream. This scene displays the moment that defines his life’s shift from his master’s death to taking care of the baby for the 10 precious years of his life.
Is Luke A Reflection Of His Father
Obi recalls young Anakin Skywalker who mistakenly assumed control of a spacecraft during the Battle for Naboo in The Phantom Menace. He recalls him just before waking up from his dream present series. The fleeting glimpse of young Anakin piloting a starfighter recalls Obi pretending to take care of Luke Skywalker. The scene also underlines Obi’s commitment to seeing and taking care of Luke properly.
And it’s a wrap on what the dreams of Obi-Wan signify but there is more to the series! So, go and watch the series now!
You might also like to read:
