Qui-Gon Jinn didn’t save Anakin Skywalker. He rescued him to prove he was right.

Qui-Gon sees Anakin, senses his potential, and immediately becomes convinced he is the Chosen One. From that moment on, every decision is driven by his belief that he knows better than the Jedi Council.

The problem is that Anakin isn’t just a prophecy. He’s a frightened child who has been separated from his mother, uprooted from everything he knows, and thrust into a galaxy-wide conflict.

Qui-Gon focuses on Anakin’s destiny.

But does he spend enough time considering Anakin’s needs?

It’s one of the great questions of The Phantom Menace. Was Qui-Gon acting out of compassion… or was he so convinced of his own righteousness that he couldn’t see the risks he was creating?

Sometimes believing you’re right can stop you from asking whether you’re actually helping.

Do you think Qui-Gon saved Anakin or set him on the path to becoming Darth Vader?

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