The Ultimate Ahsoka-Ezra Moment: A Hidden Connection Revealed Beyond Star Wars Rebels
Ahsoka's enduring influence on Ezra's Jedi journey transcends lightsabers, as his growth showcases the profound lessons he learned from her teachings
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Ahsoka episode 7!
Summary
In episode 7 of Ahsoka, it is revealed that Ezra Bridger retains his connection to the Force and is capable of utilizing its power in combat even without wielding a lightsaber. Ahsoka imparts to Ezra the invaluable lesson that his ultimate strength lies in trusting the Force, showing him that being a Jedi does not necessarily require a lightsaber.
In Ahsoka episode 7, Ezra Bridger demonstrates his exceptional use of the Force, opting not to rely on his old lightsaber to defeat Grand Admiral Thrawn's Night Troopers. This moment highlights the true extent of Ezra's Force abilities, a concept foreshadowed five years earlier. In Ahsoka episode 6, when Sabine Wren finally locates Ezra Bridger, there is uncertainty regarding his connection to the Force, much like Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Having been separated from his loved ones for a minimum of nine years during his exile on Peridea, Ezra could have easily felt abandoned. However, Ahsoka episode 7 reveals that Ezra still maintains a strong connection to the Force, albeit in a unique and unseen way.
Ezra Bridger has officially passed on his old lightsaber to Sabine Wren in the final episode of Ahsoka season 1. This decision is rooted in the fact that Ezra has developed a new perspective on conflict after being without a lightsaber for an extended period of time. He has learned from Ahsoka Tano that he no longer relies on a lightsaber to engage in battle.
Ahsoka Taught Ezra A Lightsaber Isn't Necessary To Be A Jedi
In Star Wars short Forces of Destiny season 2, episode 16, a scene unfolds featuring Ahsoka Tano and Ezra Bridger. In this scene, Ahsoka takes Ezra's kyber crystal in order to impart an important lesson - that true power comes from trusting in the Force, rather than relying solely on a lightsaber. Surprisingly, Ezra manages to defend himself using Ahsoka's own lightsabers by relying on his instincts and allowing the Force to guide him to locate his missing kyber crystal. This brief but impactful lesson is likely to have had a lasting impact on Ezra, especially during his exile on Peridea.
Throughout Rebels, Ahsoka plays an additional mentor role to Ezra, often going beyond what his master, Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus, teaches him. This teaching style mirrors what we see in Ahsoka episode 3, where she imparts similar lessons to Sabine Wren. Ahsoka's tough love approach defines her as a master, as she strives to prepare her students for any situation, even if it means temporarily disarming them.
Ezra Has Taken Ahsoka's Lesson To Heart
In episode 7 of Ahsoka, Ezra rejects his old lightsaber when offered by Sabine Wren. He instead trusts in the power of the Force and successfully defeats Grand Admiral Thrawn's Night Troopers using only that. Additionally, Ezra demonstrates his mastery of the Force by overpowering Shin Hati and manipulating her lightsaber blade. While Ahsoka Tano didn't directly teach him these skills, Ezra likely drew inspiration from her teachings to strengthen his connection to the Force. As Ahsoka nears its conclusion, viewers can anticipate witnessing more of Ezra Bridger's impressive combat skills using the Force. Ahsoka airs new episodes every Tuesday at 6pm PST / 9pm EST on Disney+.
