Why did Obi-Wan say only a Sith deals in absolutes?

When Obi-Wan said “Only a Sith deals in absolutes” he was talking about Anakin’s “If you are not with me, you’re my enemy.” he was saying that you have two choices, join him or die. Rather than, “pick up the flippin’ ship or stay here.”

What does Anakin say after Obi-Wan says only a Sith deals in absolutes?

“Only a Sith deals in absolutes.” But let’s think about the distinction between what Obi-Wan said and Anakin saying, “If you’re not with me, then you’re my enemy.” Now, that is an absolute; it’s a statement that slices all the complexities out of relationships and principles, leaving nothing but a binary choice.

What did Obi-Wan say to Anakin when he had the high ground?

I have the high ground. ANAKIN: You underestimate my power! ANAKIN tumbles down the embankment and rolls to a stop near the edge of the lava. And that’s where Obi-Wan, unable to kill his friend, leaves Anakin to die (or rather get picked up by Palpatine to become Darth Vader).

What is the meaning of only a Sith deals in absolutes?

“Only a Sith deals in absolutes”, Obi-Wan’s reply to Anakin’s statement in Revenge of the Sith, refers to the fact that only the Sith deal and act based on absolute values, without thinking and without grey areas.

Do Jedi deal in absolutes?

The “absolutes” Sith deal in can be described simply as “my way or the highway.” They don’t believe in compromise, while Jedi do. Yoda’s teachings don’t concern that at all. He’s basically saying that commitment is only effective if you give your full effort, or else you’ll inevitably fall short.

Why do only Sith deal in absolutes?

What was Anakin mouthing?

Anakin wasn’t mouthing any words. That’s called “sneering.” It was intended to show that he was straining and putting a lot of effort into shoving Obi-Wan’s lightsaber into his face.