Qui-Gon Jinn’s Perspective on Anakin Skywalker Becoming a Sith

The question of how Qui-Gon Jinn would view Anakin Skywalker’s transition to a Sith is both intriguing and thought-provoking. If Qui-Gon had lived to see the impact of Darth Sidious’s influence on Anakin, their relationship might have taken a very different path.

Tragedy and the Path to the Dark Side

Anakin's journey to the Dark Side was driven by trauma, emotional scars, and passionate attachments. These elements were not well handled by the Jedi Order, which tended to raise younglings in the republican Temple from a very young age. The Jedi teachings, while noble, often focused on generic platitudes and lessons that were insufficient for someone contending with genuine suffering. This lack of specific guidance and emotional support from the Jedi hierarchy left young Anakin profoundly vulnerable to manipulation.

The Role of a Father Figure

Qui-Gon, on the other hand, was a maverick who rejected the rigid structure of the Jedi Council. His approach was more flexible, allowing him to understand and address deeper emotional states and passionate desires. Qui-Gon’s understanding of an individual's complex emotional life would have made him an ideal figure to guide Anakin through his pain and trauma. His absence left a significant emotional void within Anakin.

Obi-Wan’s Perspective

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s speech at the end of Revenge of the Sith captures both his sorrow and a profound echo of Qui-Gon’s teachings. Obi-Wan’s statement, “You were the Chosen One. You were supposed to destroy the Sith not join. You were supposed to bring balance to the Force not leave it in darkness,” is a powerful testament to the weight of Qui-Gon’s legacy.

Anakin's Light Side and the Force

For Qui-Gon, Anakin Skywalker was the Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force. Under Qui-Gon's tutelage, Anakin might have developed a stronger connection to the Light Side, leading to a different outcome. The idea of Anakin joining the Sith would be deeply distressing to Qui-Gon, given his ultimate belief in the power of the Light Side and the responsibility of the Chosen One.

No, Anakin! Obi-Wan’s final words in Revenge of the Sith (a powerful tribute to Qui-Gon) convey the horror, shock, and despair of a master watching the person he believed in most become a Sith. Qui-Gon’s principles and teachings would have been diametrically opposed to Anakin’s descent into the Dark Side.

Challenges and Consequences of Power

The reliance on raw power and the manipulative tactics of Darth Sidious were antithetical to Qui-Gon’s values. The fragility of Anakin’s emotional state made him a prime target for manipulation, and if Qui-Gon had been in his place, he would have been better equipped to fill that emotional void, guiding Anakin towards a different path.

Qui-Gon's perspective on Anakin’s transformation into a Sith would have been one of intense disappointment and disbelief. The eventual choice to remain a Jedi and uphold the balance of the Force would have been the ideal outcome for both Qui-Gon and the galaxy.

Note: The Star Wars universe is fictional, and the scenario of Qui-Gon seeing Anakin become a Sith is a hypothetical exploration of character motivations and the impact of leadership on destiny.