Character History
The great Obi-Vanobi is recognized as the favorite hero of the majority of Star Wars fans. The character is inferior only to a small green iodine and a princess of more in Gold Bikini. A wise look at the world, excellent ownership of a sword and a subtle sense of humor - Luke Skywoke was lucky with a mentor.History of creation
In 1977, the attention of the whole world was captured by an unusual show - space opera called "Star Wars". None of the creators of the film, including George Lucas himself, did not expect such success. In the future, the fantastic film turned into a full-fledged film-free with his laws and rules. But in the first part of the audience with interest the advice of the wise mentor Obi-Van Kenobi.
The prototype of the great general of the republic was another military - General Macabe Refcrot. The character is involved in the film "Three Rounds in the Hidden Fortress", which has influenced the author of "Star Wars". Lucas is so imbued with the idea of film polls and the play of actor Tosiro Mifuna, which planned to invite the artist to the role of Obi-Van.
The circumstances have developed differently, and the image of the wise mentor embodied Alec Guinness. Although Kenobi's role brought the world glory to the artist, Guinness skeptically referred to the character and to the cinepopter as a whole. Lucas took a lot of strength to persuade actor to play in the two following parts of the "Star Wars".
The fictional galaxy turned out to be new plot lines, with time, coming to the prehistory. The role of young Obi-Vana received actor Yuen McGregor. However, the new general of the republic also expressed disappointment from the resulting film.
This attitude is surprising, because Obi-Van Kenobi ranks third in the ranking of Star Wars characters and 37 place in the list of the greatest heroes of films of all times and peoples according to the American Institute of Cinema.
Biography
Obi-Wan was born in a secured family living on the planet Stujon. The boy has a younger brother Owen, who does not have the power.
At the younger age of Senior Kenobi take the Jedi to Order and send for training. One of the first teachers of Obi-Vana was the legendary iodine. Under the influence of the patient teacher, the boy was packed by an explosive character, learned an excerpt and patience.
Obi-Wan turned out to be one of the few students who were not taken to train senior Jedi. Armed temper and diverted teachers scared. At 13, a young man is sent to the Bendomir Planet, where the young man performs dirty work in the agricultural building. Kenobi grows food for the Jedi when the Power Knights arrives on the planet named Kwai-Gon Ginn.
A wise man saw the potential in the young student. So Obi-Wang Kenobi received the title of Padavan (Jedi Student). During training, a young man meets Siri Tachi - the future general of the militia. Friendship of young people gradually develops into love, but life breeds Jedi's student in different parts of the galaxy. Perhaps, on this personal life of Obi-Vana and ends, without starting.
During one of the assignments of Kwai-Gon Kenobi, he meets a gifted boy named Anakin. Men are amazed by the force that surrounds the young slave. Kwai-Gon Ginn offers the Order of the Jedi to take Anakin for training that he does not please Obi-Vana. The next galactic expedition turns into the death of the mentor. Now Kenobi officially carries the title of Jedi, and in order to honor the memory of the Grand Teacher, takes the former slave in the disciples.
After 10 years, Obi-Van and his protege sent to the next serious task. Jedi becomes the bodyguards of the young senator Padma Amidala. Investigation of the attempt displays Obi-Van to a non-existent planet not marked on the maps of galaxies.
Arriving in place, Kenobi reveals the plans of Master-Jedi and Lord Sith Oak. The representative of the forces of evil is preparing the seizure of galaxies with the help of clones. In the fight against the graph, Anakin and Padma are included. Young people save Obi-Vana from captivity, but from the final battle, the count of the Duku is coming out the winner. The dark strength has already penetrated the Galaxy Council, and the Jedyam has no one to rely on a heavy battle.
After a large-scale battle with conspirators, a small lull comes. Obi-Van receives the title of Master and appointment to the position of General of the Republic. Most mission under the command of Kenobi pass calmly and peacefully. For the ability to resolve conflicts by peaceful by Jedi receives a secret nickname "Mediator".
The biography and career of the hero go under the slope after the mission to rescue Palpatine Chancellor. Still emotional and unrestrained Anakin enters into a fight with a newly emerged Count of Duku. The young man kills the enemy, and in the heart of Padavan, a piece of dark power is settled.
Obi-Wan feels changes in his student, but cannot find an answer to the questions that are tormented by his questions. Therefore, Kenobi opposes the appointment of Padavana to the members of the Jedi Council. Instincts did not deceive the general - Anakin passes on the dark side, refusing to have been exercised and killing all young Jedi. Kenobi crushed, because, despite all the flaws of the student, Obi-van is genuinely tied to the young man:
"You were chosen! They predicted that you will destroy Sitchov, and you will not get down to them. Restore the balance of strength, and you will not plunge it into darkness. You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you, but I could not save! "Attempts to return the Jedi on the bright side fail. Before the hero is not a favorite student, and the Great Lord Darth Vader. In the fierce battle, Obi-Wan cuts off his former protigeant hand and legs.
Deciding that Anakin died, Kenobi goes to the hospital, where twins appear on the world - the children of the Novy Darth Vader and Padma Amidala. The surviving Jedi decide to divide the children. The general will take the boy to relatives and settles nearby.
After 19 years, history is repeated. Random meeting brings a wise teacher with naive young men, which is endowed with force and courage. Luke Skywalker will find out the truth - he is the son of the deceased Jedi, hidden from the power of evil. The former general of the republic acquires a new student and, together with Luke goes to a rescue mission.
Princess Leia - Sister Luke - captured captured and asks the great warrior to free her. Already returning to the ship, Obi-Wan suddenly faces his former student. In the final battle, Darth Vader takes Revenge - Kenobi dies from the hand of Assistant Sith.
But can the right Jedi throw a young hatch on the mercy of fate? Obi-Van becomes a ghost, which for a long time gives advice and tips to Fastcom Skywalle.
Interesting Facts
- It is not known how many years was Obi-Van, when Jedi met Anakin, but shortly before the death of the general noted the 59th anniversary.
- The producers of "Star Wars" are planning to launch Spin-off about Obi-Van's life. The executor of the main role is still unknown.
- In the Polish village, which is located near the city of Torun, is Obi-Van Kenobi Street. In 2005, the street was renamed at the request of the residents of the village.