“The Cantina Cast” #133 The Psychology of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Mike is joined this week by mental health practitioner Adam. Join Mike and Adam as they probe the psychology of Obi-Wan Kenobi from Episode I to VI.
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In this episode:
Why does Obi-Wan challenge Qui-Gon Jinn?
The effects of seeing Qui-Gon Jinn murdered
What were the effects of killing Darth Maul (Kenobi’s belief he killed the Sith)?
Did he regret taking on Anakin for a padawan?
The psychological effect of being a mentor, friend, brother, and father to Anakin Skywalker
The psychological effect of war on Obi-Wan
Does Obi-Wan have Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
The psychological effect of losing all that he ever had
The psychological effect of being forced to kill his friend and padawan
The psychological effect on his friend and brother betraying him and the Jedi Order
The psychological effects of being isolated for 19 to 20 years
Was Obi-Wan suicidal?
All that and much, much more in this episode. If you are having trouble and need to speak to someone please see someone.
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