Ahsoka Tano: Jedi or Not? The Controversial & Renowned Star Wars Character Revealed
Ahsoka's complex identity as a non-Jedi in the Star Wars universe is a captivating paradox While she claims she's not a Jedi, every character's unwavering reverence towards her as a Jedi-like figure adds depth and intrigue to her character
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episodes 1 &2.
Summary
Star Wars officially declares that Ahsoka is not a Jedi, despite the way everyone regards her as such. The opening crawl of Ahsoka episode 1 explicitly labels her as a "Former Jedi Knight," firmly establishing her departure from the order. Nevertheless, her former master and even Ahsoka herself continue to treat her as if she is still a Jedi.
Ahsoka, like Kanan Jarrus, didn't complete her Jedi training but took on a Padawan. It is possible that Ahsoka may seek guidance from the Force ghost of Anakin, adding an intriguing aspect to her journey.
In the latest Star Wars series, "Ahsoka," it has been officially stated that the protagonist is not a Jedi, despite everyone referring to and treating her as one. Written by Dave Filoni, the series follows Ahsoka as she searches for Grand Admiral Thrawn, who is rumored to have resurfaced somewhere in the galaxy. With the galaxy still recovering from war, Ahsoka is determined to stop another conflict before it escalates. She recruits the help of her most trusted allies to achieve this goal. Despite Ahsoka's own acknowledgment that she is not a Jedi, both her colleagues and many others in the galaxy continue to identify her as one.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars depicted Ahsoka's decision to abandon her training due to her disillusionment with the Jedi Order. This occurred when she was wrongly accused of a crime. Since then, Ahsoka has consistently emphasized that she is not a Jedi, including during her encounter with her previous mentor, Darth Vader, in Star Wars Rebels. Ahsoka's distinct white lightsaber blades further reinforce the notion that she is different from previous generations of Jedi, even those who instructed her. As she has stated previously, she is not a Jedi, and Star Wars aims to validate this assertion in Ahsoka. (Please note that the introductory sentence has been provided by the user and is not a part of the given fragment content.)
Star Wars Insists Ahsoka Isn't A Jedi
Every Single Star Wars Character Treats Ahsoka Like A Jedi
The opening crawl in Ahsoka episode 1 introduces her as a "Former Jedi Knight," further reinforcing her transition away from her previous training in The Clone Wars. Ahsoka explicitly states to Hera that she never completed her training under Anakin Skywalker, thus cannot be classified as a Jedi. Although Star Wars emphasizes this, Ahsoka's own perception of herself remains unclear, leaving others and even herself to continue treating her as the Jedi warrior she once was in the Clone Wars.
Ahsoka is regarded as a Jedi by all, despite facing disdain from some and garnering support from those closest to her. Huyang, an ancient Jedi, perceives her as a Jedi based on her words and actions. Ahsoka herself mentors Sabine Wren, a role typically taken on by Jedi alone. It appears that no matter how much evidence suggests otherwise, Ahsoka's connection to the Jedi will always remain an integral part of her identity.
This could establish a parallel with Kanan Jarrus' storyline. As a Padawan during Order 66, he didn't complete his Jedi training but still managed to mentor Ezra in the ways of the Jedi before his demise in Star Wars Rebels. Filoni might be setting Ahsoka on a similar journey, which adds another intriguing dimension to her character. While Kanan gained confidence in teaching Ezra through a Force vision during his knighthood, Ahsoka might experience a similar encounter with Anakin's Force ghost, which is likely to occur in Ahsoka. Catch new episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+ every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
