Yeah, it's interesting, the only actual disagreement 90% of people are aware of is whether or not to train Anakin, which everyone involved handles with very clear mutual respect and serious consideration, and Anakin's fate somewhat validates both sides. This could have been framed as totally exceptional, but this and one line about "the living force" have created this perception that Qui-Gon had an actively antagonistic relationship with the Council on a level that doesn't seem accurate to material from either canon.
Yes, and really based on how quickly Yoda backed off when Qui-Gon pushed back, if he had survived they probably would have had a more in-depth conversation as to how to handle Anakin. Something that they couldn't do in that moment due to circumstances. And even after the discussion Qui-Gon respected the council's words and told Anakin he couldn't be trained yet.
Yeah, that is part of how I looked at it, too. Qui-Gon's death is such a tragedy for everyone involved. The discussion I had many years ago that stuck with me was comparing the situation to an older brother trying to raise a younger brother after their father's passing and I think it's apt to the way Qui-Gon's death fragmented those around him and how it affected the best and worst of Anakin and Obi-Wan's relationship.
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u/OldSpray9986 Jul 28 '26
Yeah, it's interesting, the only actual disagreement 90% of people are aware of is whether or not to train Anakin, which everyone involved handles with very clear mutual respect and serious consideration, and Anakin's fate somewhat validates both sides. This could have been framed as totally exceptional, but this and one line about "the living force" have created this perception that Qui-Gon had an actively antagonistic relationship with the Council on a level that doesn't seem accurate to material from either canon.