The Surprising Twist: How Shin Hati's Kylo Ren Clues Revolutionize Ben Solo's Fate

Summary

Shin Hati's character arc in Ahsoka sets up a more interesting ending than Kylo Ren's story in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Shin Hati's lack of redemption aligns with the story of Ahsoka and Sabine, underscoring the significance of unity.

Shin Hati's character development in Ahsoka outshines Kylo Ren's story in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Despite having limited screen time and dialogue as a secondary character, Shin's journey proves to be one of the most captivating aspects of Ahsoka, particularly in the season finale.

Although Shin Hati and Kylo Ren appear to have little in common on the surface, aside from both being dark Force users, Ahsoka purposefully or inadvertently establishes various parallels between Baylan Skoll's apprentice and Ben Solo. Now that Shin is on her own after parting ways with Baylan Skoll, her next destination remains a mystery. However, as a former apprentice who has yet to complete her training and relies on the dark side of the Force, the conclusion of her character arc could yield significant moments that starkly contrast Ben Solo's actions in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Ahsoka Episode 7 Flips Two Kylo Ren Scenes With Shin Hati

Shin Hati subverts a significant moment involving Kylo Ren not once, but twice in episode 7 of Ahsoka. The first instance occurs when Ezra Bridger raises his hands and employs the Force to deflect Shin's lightsaber. While this maneuver could theoretically be performed by any Force user, it is only witnessed onscreen in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker when Kylo Ren uses the Force to block Rey's lightsaber during their clash on the remains of the second Death Star. However, in Ahsoka, this moment is reversed as Shin's lightsaber is blocked by Ezra, while in The Rise of Skywalker, it is Kylo Ren who executes the block.

The second occurrence where Shin echoes a pivotal Kylo Ren moment transpires when Ahsoka extends her hand and encourages Shin to accompany her. This parallels a scene in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, where Kylo Ren similarly extends his hand to Rey and implores her to join him. Despite Ben making the offer to Rey in The Last Jedi, in Ahsoka episode 7, Shin finds herself on the receiving end of this gesture. Individually, these moments may not hold significant meaning, and even together, they may not establish strong connections to Kylo Ren. However, they do establish a pattern with Shin that appears to subvert the trajectory of Ben Solo's journey in the sequel trilogy.

Shin Hati Mirroring Kylo Ren Suggests She Won't Find Redemption

If there's one thing that can be said about Star Wars storytelling, it's that it follows a certain pattern. Sometimes this means repeating similar themes or ideas, while other times it involves twisting those same themes. In the case of Shin's character arc, two moments involving Kylo Ren are flipped, leading to speculation about the outcome for Baylan Skoll's former apprentice. After parting ways with Shin due to her ambitious nature (similar to Ben Solo), will her journey ultimately result in redemption? Or will her story take a different path, mirroring the inversion of Ben's character arc?

Under Baylan's guidance, Shin was steered away from the light side of the Force. If she were to return to Thrawn and the Nightsisters, her ties to the dark side would only grow stronger. While redemption stories are a common theme in Star Wars, they typically involve a catalyst that brings someone back from the dark side. However, with Shin rejecting Ahsoka and seemingly gravitating towards Thrawn and the Nightsisters, it seems unlikely that redemption is in store for Shin Hati. This contrast with Kylo Ren's story once again sets her apart.

Shin Hati Not Being Redeemed Fits With Ahsoka & Sabine's Story

Ultimately, Shin Hati plays a secondary role in Ahsoka's narrative. It's crucial to keep in mind that Ahsoka chose to separate herself from her own master, Anakin Skywalker, and forge her own path as a Force user independent from the Jedi. Currently, she grapples with the challenge of training her apprentice, who frequently clashes with her. Both Baylan and Shin are contrasting characters to Ahsoka and Sabine, highlighting the journey of the latter two. Our prior knowledge from Huyang indicates that Ahsoka and Sabine thrive when they are united, suggesting that Shin Hati's isolation will not work in her favor. Thus, it is reasonable to expect that Shin will not undergo a redemption arc like Ben Solo.

While Star Wars often follows patterns and poetic storytelling, it does not mean that Shin's story can only conclude in a similar fashion. Her narrative may deviate from Kylo Ren's character arc in various aspects, and her relationship with Baylan may serve as a contrasting element to Ahsoka and Sabine. However, she could eventually find redemption, serving as an example of how anything is possible. Nevertheless, with only one episode of Ahsoka remaining, Shin Hati has already rejected Ahsoka's call to the light and is currently treading a dark path.