Star Wars Finally Explained Anakin's Fatal High-Ground Decision
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Obi-Wan Kenobi, «Chapter V»
Anakin's fateful decision to challenge his master for the high ground on Mustafar during the Revenge of the Sith finale has always been a puzzling plot point, but Obi-Wan Kenobi has finally explained exactly why he took such a risk. Anakin Skywalker is notorious for his hot-headed temperament, and even arrogance. Yet Obi-Wan Kenobi «Chapter V» proved that there's more to his decision-making than pure egotism.
In a flashback sequence that interspersed the episode, viewers finally got to see actors Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reunite as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker respectively. The scene revolved around lightsaber combat training, in which Anakin displayed his prowess and superior swordsmanship, repeatedly coming close to victory, even as a padawan learner. However, for all his clear skill and ability, it was Obi-Wan who eventually came out on top in the encounter.
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Obi-Wan's victory is not only significant in the context of the episode, but also for the way that it foreshadows the tragic events of Return of the Sith. After beating his apprentice, Obi-Wan chides, "You're a great warrior Anakin, but your need to prove yourself if your undoing." This not only provides a valuable lesson for the padawan, but also explains both why he felt he could challenge Obi-Wan successfully on Mustafar, despite his clear advantage, and why it was always destined to end in failure. Where another fighter might have weighed up his options before pursuing a different strategy, Obi-Wan's jibe that "it's over" because of the topographical advantage sparks that same need to prove himself. In the end,
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