Why did Obi-Wan let Darth Vader kill him?

Originally Answered: Why did Obi-Wan Kenobi let Darth Vader defeat him? As a part of “the force” he knew it was “his destiny” – and that his “sacrifice” would help the diversion necessary to let Han, Luke and Leia escape on the Millenium Falcon – which it did.

What does Obi-Wan say to Vader before he dies?

Kenobi says to Vader, “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” We see how this plays out.

Why does Obi-Wan’s body disappear?

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s body disappeared when he died because he learned how to transform into a Force spirit. This technique involves bridging the gap between the Living Force and the Cosmic Force, enabling an individual to effectively live on after their physical death.

Did Vader know Yoda trained Luke?

Vader and Palpatine didn’t know Yoda trained Luke because Yoda concealed his presence from the Force. They knew about Obi-Wan, but both Vader and the Emperor thought Obi-Wan was the last Jedi. Even in the “Return of the Jedi”, Vader and Palpatine thought Luke’s skills derived from Obi-Wan.

Why does Obi-Wan call Vader Darth?

Also Obi-Wan believes Anakin is gone forever and will never be redeemed, so he wouldn’t call Vader Anakin as he doesn’t feel Vader is Anakin. Obi-Wan compartmentalized him to really believe his own ‘point of view’ that Vader ‘killed’ Anakin. He called him Darth because he wasn’t Anakin yet.

Did Obi-Wan become one with the force just before Vader strikes?

At the end of the fight, Obi-Wan lifts his lightsaber and closes his eyes, clearly preparing himself to become one with the Force. Then Vader swings his lightsaber, and it passes through Obi-Wan’s suddenly empty clothing. Watching closely, it looks very much like Obi-Wan gives himself to the Force just before Vader strikes.

Did Darth Vader say “Obi-Wan killed your father”?

Such was the case of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, which originally had the line “Obi-Wan killed your father” spoken by Darth Vader himself.

What happened to Obi-Wan after he died?

After exchanging words over who was more powerful now, Obi-Wan allowed his former apprentice to strike him down, killing him – though it can be argued that he wasn’t exactly killed, as his body vanished as he became one with the Force. Still, that was the end of Obi-Wan Kenobi, who later returned as a Force Ghost.

What did Obi Wan learn from Qui Gon Jin?

Obi Wan learned a specific force technique from Qui-gon Jin that allows him, after death to retain communication with the living via the force. This partially explains Kenobi’s comment. What Obi Wan is most likely referring to is the fact that if Vader kills him it will drive Luke to learn the force and take on the Empire.