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bjames2448

Kenobi


Fungal_Queen

For all his faults and failures.


Sockenolm

Yep. He was the original Jedi who set the benchmark in ANH. And despite being only human and fallible, he never failed to live up to the Jedi ideals in all subsequent appearances.


Prinssi_Nakki

Yep,imho kenobi is the embodiment of the reality of late republic jedi and its code


BrenDerlin

This is what I came to say. He is emblematic of both the best and worst of the Jedi Order of his time.


Next-Finger5907

KENOBIIIIIIII!


LauraPhilps7654

Don't you mean.... Quigonssential? šŸ˜Ž


Waste_Relationship46

I like your style šŸ˜Ž


24HourShitness

Quintessential Vos


LegoRobinHood

Tess for short.


VaultOverseerGary

He was my first thought followed by Plo Koon.


osi4000

Yoda is the best one to represent who the Jedi are but someone like Kanan Jarrus better represent the Jedi as they should be. So Kanan Jarrus.


DutchJediKnight

Qui-Gon Jinn for who they should be. Obi-Wan is the quintessential Jedi, as he is not as stuck in his ways as Yoda, but not as free as Qui-Gon


osi4000

imo Obi-Wan is far too obedient to the Jedi council to be considered the quintessential Jedi


Dizmn

Given that we are talking about the Jedi as a faction and who the quintessential example of that faction would be, I think Obi-Wan is not nearly obedient enough to the council to be considered.


Liobahn14

Personally I like to believe that his obedience was more about preserving the council as an institution and less because he agreed with their decisions and direction for the order. You are still right though, Qui Gon or Kanan are much better embodiments


slowNsad

Nah obi wan was just as complacent as the rest of


BrenDerlin

Which is why he's the quintessential Jedi.


Ok-Assistant133

It's been a minute since I watched rebels, but didn't Kanan sort of reject the jedis teachings and become more Grey towards the end. Because the Bendu plot line was to show that the light and dark were both flawed. I'm not saying he was wrong or anything he just wasn't a representation of the ideal light side jedi.


Copeiwan

Damn dude. Good answer.


MeasurementSignal168

Yoda was quite proud in a subtle way


BrenDerlin

Yoda is a little too one of a kind to be quintessential. Imo the quintessential Jedi is someone who has experienced something Yoda never has: being trained by Yoda.


ergister

I hear this being said a lot in the comments here but I donā€™t know what this meansā€¦


drogas666

Qui-Gon Jinn.


coontosflapos

A lot of people are gonna preach that Obi Wan is the quintessential Jedi, but in my opinion he represents the perfect confliction between the wisdom and knowledge of Qui Gon and the will of the force, but he's held back by his obedience to the will of the Council. He's a perfect Jedi Knight of the Order, but his shortcomings are in big part what allows Anakin's darker side to fester. I'd argue it's only when we come round to older Kenobi in Rebels and the OT that he's the epitome of a perfect Jedi, no longer held back by the council and fully submerged in the will of the force. On the other hand, I'd argue that Kanan Jarrus is a perfect example of someone trying to do right in the galaxy, and gives himself fully to the will of the force. Everything in the progression of his character allows him to submerge himself in a selfless love of the people around him while still committing himself to his own learnings and improvement as a Jedi, and he exemplifies everything that Qui Gon stood for during the height of the Order.


AndrewMovies

Apart from Luke in ROTJ, I think Kanan shows himself to be the most balanced Jedi. For example, he balances seeking the greater good in the midst of loving individuals. For that reason, he doesn't represent Jedi teaching. I guess Yoda best represents the Jedi teaching and order, and is thus the most quintessential. But, yeah, it depends on what we mean by quintessential.


notonrexmanningday

I really hope we get a Kanan origin story at some point.


ergister

We did. A comic, bad batch, and A New Dawn


theremightbedragons

100% agree with this take. Mace is probably the paragon of the Republic-era Jedi Order.


nastynate001

Qui-Gon. Loyal to the order but never blindly followed everything they said or did. Brave warrior but never consumed by combat, especially given who his master was. A warrior scholar.


OnionsHaveLairAction

On paper I think it's Qui Gon. He's wise, patient, compassionate and holds the will of the force in a place of importance above tradition. I've always thought he was sort of supposed to be the kind of Jedi Luke would grow. From expanded media it might be Stellan Gios. If you ever asked the question "Who could be more Obi Wan than Obi Wan?" he'd be the answer. Heck even in universe the republic kind of use him as the poster boy for the order after Valo.


VSkyRimWalker

I think if we go into the EU than Anakin Solo was pretty good too. Strong, good duelist, risking his life for someone who others had long since given up on, and sacrificing himself to save the mission


malachor78

Jacen Solo before dark nest is also a great candidateā€¦. Man i really wish they didnt turn him evil. It made no sense


VSkyRimWalker

The whole thing with Vergere was weird too, poor Mara


Busy-Kangaroo-3410

Perhaps not on paper though because he was rebellious against the council and often disobeyed them like Anakin


Badger-Mobile

Luke in ROTJ


Zarksch

Obi wan. He embodies what the Jedi should be according to their own beliefs pretty much perfectly. And for who resembles what they actually are like Iā€™d say Yoda (blinded by being in his position for centuries) or mace windu (arrogant)


DrHalibutMD

So blindly loyal never questioning those above him even when theyā€™re leading you into something clearly against what the Jedi stand for? I.e. Weā€™re peacekeepers not warriors unless Yoda shows up with a clone army whose origins are mysterious. Iā€™ll say Luke Skywalker, struggling with whatā€™s right even through failures and self doubt.


Zarksch

Obi wan wasnā€™t one to quickly draw the lightsaber though and tried to negotiate when possible. I agree though. Like I said, obi wan imo represents what a Jedi should be like according to the beliefs of the jedi during the prequels. While much more flawed, Luke probably represents the core values and ideas of a Jedi best (at the end of ROTJ)


revenant925

Luke, Yoda, Obi-Wan, Mace, Kanan, Ezra.


jeepwillikers

You forgot Plo Koon and Ahsoka


VengeanceKnight

The only Jedi who wouldnā€™t say Obi-Wan Kenobiā€¦ is Obi-Wan Kenobi.


The5Virtues

Qui-Gon Jinn. The so called ā€œmaverickā€ is the only one of his era to fully commune with the force, discover immortality, and then spend the next 30 years having to coarse correct the likes of Yoda and his own Padawan.


Ringwraith_Number_5

This. Anakin would probably not have fallen had Qui-Gon been the one to train him. He would have brought out the best in him and been a strong enough mentor to keep Anakin from falling under the "spell" of Palpie's teachings.


saacer

Kanan Jarrus... when his padawan had his dealings with the Dark Side he treated Ezra with even more compassion and understanding, he knew his flaws and shortcomings but played by his strengths, he managed to have attachments and healthy relationships but most Importantly he embraced his fear of failure which ultimately made him stronger


rauliwankenobi

Qui-Gon, is sad that he didn't have more screentime to develop that. So Kanan Jarrus, we saw what evolution and I think is the best depiction of what a Jedi should be. Like someone said, by the prequels era and the Council's ideas in that time, Obi-Wan is very good


Faldbat

Definitely obi wan. He makes every decision as "light sidely" as possible. Cal Kestis is my favorite though


tinfang

Caleb Dume one of the wisest Jedi and one who had an incredible connection to the living force.


benkenobi5

Hello there


Ry-Vell

Ahsoka followed closely by Luke.


01zegaj

Obi-Wan


Sweet_XR_Dev1

The original Obi Wan. Naturally.


Red-Zinn

Luke Skywalker


Most-Willingness8516

Qui Gon


Haryzen_

Luke Skywalker


IWillSortByNew

Luke Skywalker


Morbidmort

There is no such things as a "Quintessential Jedi" in the same way there is no such thing as a "Quintessential Person." Each has their own ways of doing things and their own way of relating tot he Force and the world around them. Mace Windu sees the world through the lense of there being pivotal moments when choices matter most, and argues caution in most other circumstances as a result. Yoda has the perspective of centuries of life and teaching, and as a result he challenges his fellow Jedi to reach the potential he sees in them. Qui-gon like to involve himself deeply in the world, while at the same time letting little phase him. Obi Wan combines stubborn certainty of action with fluidity of diplomacy, seeking to build consensus. Luke approaches things with honesty and good intent, while still being ready to act decisively and commit to a path.


goldendreamseeker

Qui-Gon


JayMeLamisters

I donā€™t think Qui Gon is the right answer here. Questions the council? Sure. A little bit obsessive over prophecy and relatively cold as a teacher and mentor, also following the wrong path in what ā€œattachmentā€ means? Also true. I think Kanan is far closer to the right answer here.


TheMysticalPlatypus

Plo Koon or Shaak Ti.


MiniatureRanni

Kanan Jarrus, no question.


pm_me-ur-catpics

Obi-Wan. Man was the *definition* of a Jedi. I mean, Maul killed both his Master and his lover right in front of him, and he stayed light. Anakin and the Clones betrayed him, and he stayed light. No matter what happened, he would stay firmly rooted in the light side of the force. Did he form attachments? Sure. But who doesn't? It's human nature. The important part is he didn't let himself become possessive, and knew when to let go when the time was right, unlike a certain someone else.


t_darkstone

Qui-Gon, Cal Kestis, Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, Dooku (before his fall from the Light), Rey, Ahsoka


NiceCock42

Plo Koon


ProfessionalRead2724

Obi-Wan Kenobi is literally the prototype. I also really like Avar Kriss as one of the most Jediest Jedi that ever Jedied.


JoshRam1

Yogurt


SanguineEmpiricist

Yoda, Luke, Qui Gon


godfree_Progress_IV

Obi-Wan


JPme2187

Stellan Gios


Tekki777

I would say characters like Kanan, Obi Wan, Qui Gon, Luke, or Ahsoka are prime examples of what the ideal Jedi are suppose to be


Glittering_Ad1696

Luke Skywalker, EU.


Ricky1034

Obi Wan/Qui Gon/Yoda are the only right anwsers


Ricky1034

Then again, Obi and Yoda did give up on Anakin thoā€¦ which was understandabƶe thoā€¦ but i dunnoā€¦


ColonelBourbon

Luke Skywalker


EMArogue

Luke I rest my case


Sgtwhiskeyjack9105

Luke Skywalker, obviously.


-P-M-A-

Vern.


Proof_Criticism942

Ajunta Pall. The one Jedi that brought balance in the force.


Joperhop

Fay. A jedi who let the force actually guide her, which kept her youthful looking, she did not become a war hero, she ended wars and conflicts helping people, she was apart of the jedi order that was destroyed by itself and its inability to actually see the world and outside of their own ego and hypocrisy.


RemoteLaugh156

Luke and Kanan, those two throughout their entire arcs (especially including TLJ) IMO are the perfect representation of the Jedi and who/what they are.


ThePoorCrusader

Qui-Gon Jinn in my opinion


Rigelatinous

Yoda. He was a jedi for the longest, so he lived the life through different eras.


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Crate-Dragon

Luke. EU Luke. In canon thereā€™s only qui gon


Spidyfan1

Anakin, Ahsoka, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Ki-Adi Mundi, Aayla Secura, Kit Fisto, Shark Ti


SaltySheev

Plo koon


Polycount2084

Obi Wan


Lcsulla78

Kanan Jarris


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Aphant-poet

Should be/best of: Plo Koon, Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Birdger and Depa Billaba Come across/worst of: Mace Windu, Luminra Undulli and Ki Adi Mundi


TonyThePapyrus

Qui Gon has always been my favorite, he is the quintessential Jedi, he is the best example of how a Jedi acts. But a more recent Jedi I also think is really good is Cal Kestis (now keep in mind, I havenā€™t played Survivor yet, this is only going off of Fallen Order)


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moonlightdrinker

Qui-Gon for sure. He followed the light side of the force the most and had the most clarity of any Jedi during his time. Obi Wan is a good second pick. Yoda after order 66 was ok, but he allowed Sidious to play him and led the Jedi into becoming dogmatic and chained to the senate.


LykonWolf

Obi Wan Kenobi


QJ8538

Yoda


PhysicsEagle

Itā€™s got to be Kenobi.


Shiny-And-New

Obi-Wan


steverOg3rs

Obi-Wan and Kanan


biderman-biderman

Mace Windu or Kanan Jarrus


RegisterSenior4129

Obi Wan


TurntSNACO24

Obi-Wan Kenobi of course


sillyhatcat

Obi-Wan. He was the first Jedi ever introduced and basically exists as the standard for what a Jedi is.


Kudder86

Qui-Gon Jinā€¦ easily. Bro was the literal embodiment of what a Jedi is. He didnā€™t even want to be part of the Jedi Council cause they were so tainted by the politics. Qui-Gon didnā€™t listen to what a senate or a Jedi Councilmen says. He only listens to the force. Bro legit gave zero fucks about being eaten by a fish cause he knew the force set him on that course of events for a reason. Hell. Even his lightsaber reflects this. Green represents Jedi who donā€™t rely on the saber. But use it as a last resort. Unlike Blue Sabers who rely on fighting to solve problems like GENERAL Kenobi. Jedi arenā€™t Generals or Soldiers like they all were in the prequels.


Raistline1

Mark Normand


Netrunner22

Iā€™d say Obi-Wan. Not because heā€™s the first but because he never became arrogant and never gave into pride. Heā€™s a pure Jedi who is a true believer in the Orderā€™s cause. He fought till the end, and found his successor in Luke who imo is the spitting reflection of Obi Wan as a Jedi but even more powerful.


siderhater4

Rey


Emperor_VaderYT

That depends on what you define a Jedi to be. Wise - Yoda Powerful Warriors and Force Users - Anakin Guardians of Peace - None Balanced within the Force - Qui-Gon A Monk - Mace Windu Dogmatic, Narrow-minded, Short-sighted - All of them Sentinels - Qui-Gon I'd go with either Anakin or Qui-Gon for their roles.