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After taking a plunge into the vivid, gigantic world ofStar Wars, the second season ofThe Mandalorianhas finally introduced the much-awaited Ahsoka Tano in the latest episode,The Jedi. Directed by Dave Filoni,The Jedirevealed thefirst-ever live-actionversion of the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano, played by the charismatic Rosario Dawson. While fans ofStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebelsmust have been euphoric with Ahsoka Tano’s appearance, it’s absolutely alright to be a bit clueless if you haven’t watched the animated shows.
Who Is Ahsoka Tano?
As the title of the latest episode clearly suggests, Ahsoka Tano is the first Jedi to appear inThe Mandalorian. A female Togruta, Ahsoka was found by the Jedi Master Plo Koon on the planet of Shili. Sensing her potential, the Jedi Master brought the young Ahsoka to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant to formally begin her Jedi training. Like every Jedi padawan, Ahsoka was also assigned a mentor who would teach and guide her to use the ways of the Force. As fate would have it, the young Ahsoka was mentored by the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker. Despite starting off with a rocky relationship due to conflicting personalities, Ahsoka’s potential to be a Jedi Knight and her eagerness to prove herself was acknowledged by Anakin.
Why Is Ahsoka Tano A Former Jedi?
As the Padawan training under the Chosen One, Ahsoka and Anakin together fought many battles during the Clone Wars. As the Clone Wars neared its end, there was a bombing of the Jedi Temple hangar. The Jedi Council blamed Ahsoka for the act and barred her from the Jedi Order for sedition. But fortunately, Anakin Skywalker discovered the real culprit, thus vindicating his student. However, the lack of faith shown by the Jedi masters left Ahsoka disheartened. As a result, she did not accept the request to re-join the Jedi Order, thus becoming a Force-Sensitive Outcast. Despite not adhering to the Jedi Order, Ahsoka never yielded to the Dark Side, and has also helped the Jedi in their battles in later years.
Why Does She Wield White Lightsabers?
From the beginning, Ahsoka preferred dual lightsabers as her weapons of choice. During theSiege of Mandalore, Ahsoka abandoned her lightsabers to fake her death and get away from the Galactic Empire. At the end of the Clone Wars, Ahsoka obtained the Kyber Crystals from the fallen Sixth Brother, an Inquisitor. Inquisitors were a mysterious group of Force-Sensitive agents who served the Dark Side of the Force. Though the Kyber Crystal initially emitted the red blade, as used by Sith Lords, Ahsoka purified the Crystal using the Force. As a result, the blade turned unusually white. Her white lightsabers also indicate her stance on the spectrum of the Force. Neither a member of the Jedi nor the Sith, Ahsoka is a balanced, compassionate warrior who believes in doing the right thing.
Related:EXCLUSIVE: Ahsoka Tano Will Lead Live-Action Disney+ Star Wars Series
When initially introduced, Ahsoka Tano was heavily criticized by critics and fans for being too arrogant. However, the character later evolved into a much more balanced and charismatic leader, thus becoming a fan-favorite amongStar Warsfans. With Rosario Dawson portraying the role of Ahsoka inThe Mandalorian, we surely believe that it won’t be the last time we see the Jedi Outcast in the series, or the upcomingStar Warsline-up.
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Akash is the Lead Content Strategist for FandomWire. Having started as a writer for FandomWire back in 2020, he now manages a global team of writers who share the same passion for motion arts, from Martin Scorsese to the latest MCU flick. He loves DC Comics, Anime, Pink Floyd, and sleeping in no particular order. His favorite graphic-medium writers are Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, Christopher Priest, Garth Ennis, and Eiichiro Oda. Prep time > Aliens.
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