As Mr Plinkett pointed out over a decade ago, Qui-Gon might as well have just beaten Watto up and stolen the ship part.
What I can never wrap my head around is if Qui-Gon being a dumbass is supposed to be some kind of intentional deconstruction of the Jedi, or if George is just a sloppy screenwriter with questionable ethics. The latter seems more likely, and is supported by Qui-Gon being a force ghost.
I love how Obi-Wan suggests that they just throw a few card games using the Force to pay for their engine, and Qui-Gon’s response is basically, “No, that wouldn’t be right. We need to put a child in danger so he can throw a race with the Force.”
“Property rights (to slaves) must be respected, but I will absolutely cheat at dice. Yes, my quasi-religion specifically says all life is sacred and connected, what’s that got to do with anything? Leave the mom. She’s old and useless to raising a child with no strong regrets or fears.”
As Mr Plinkett pointed out over a decade ago, Qui-Gon might as well have just beaten Watto up and stolen the ship part.
What I can never wrap my head around is if Qui-Gon being a dumbass is supposed to be some kind of intentional deconstruction of the Jedi, or if George is just a sloppy screenwriter with questionable ethics. The latter seems more likely, and is supported by Qui-Gon being a force ghost.
I love how Obi-Wan suggests that they just throw a few card games using the Force to pay for their engine, and Qui-Gon’s response is basically, “No, that wouldn’t be right. We need to put a child in danger so he can throw a race with the Force.”
“Property rights (to slaves) must be respected, but I will absolutely cheat at dice. Yes, my quasi-religion specifically says all life is sacred and connected, what’s that got to do with anything? Leave the mom. She’s old and useless to raising a child with no strong regrets or fears.”