Post by kivaanzion on Jun 28, 2005 17:52:54 GMT -5
it's a good point but what about Qui-gon's advice to young Anakin - "Feel, don't think. Use your instincts..."
Ahh... I was going to mention this, but decided I would wait for someone to bring this up.
Qui-Gon seems to be a contradiction when it comes to the classic definition of a Jedi. He is viewed as a maverick or even renegade by the council (even his own Padawan pleads with him not to continue defying the Council's wishes).
There are bizarre little acts of behavior from Qui-Gon that are very un-Jedi like: He uses the Force to rig Watto's chance cube throw, so the results will be in his favour. Basically he cheats instead of truly following fate or "the will of the Force" (something Qui-Gon seems to hold in high regard). He also taunts Padme several times when she worries that his behavior is reckless.
Qui-Gon's statement to Anakin is completely the opposite of Obi-Wan's statement to Anakin in AOTC: "Patience. Use the Force; think."
It would seem that Qui-Gon is a bit of a mystery.
However more to the point: I believe Qui-Gon was simply encouraging Anakin to use his Force abilities- something Anakin is aware he has, but does not understand what they are, or why he has them. Qui-Gon doesn't have the time to give Anakin a lesson on what the Force is, so he tells him to follow his instincts.
Basically Qui-Gon is telling Anakin to "just do it!" Don't think about; for over-thinking something (especially a podrace at 600mph) could lead to self doubt and failure. I think this is similar to Yoda telling Luke "Do or do not; there is no try!" Yoda is telling Luke: don't think about it (don't try it), just do it!