Ahsoka Tano: So you always meant to come out here for survivors?
Anakin Skywalker: Lives are in danger Ahsoka, we can’t just turn our backs on them.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 2, with the title of ‘Rising Malevolence’ (1×02). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 2
- Episode Name: Rising Malevolence
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We chose this quote because it highlights the fundamental goodness and heroism of Anakin Skywalker before his fall. It’s a touching reminder of the moral compass that drives his most “reckless” actions.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Despite being ordered to stay put, Anakin decides to go on a rescue mission. He explains to Ahsoka that the Jedi’s primary duty is to save lives, and he refuses to abandon his friends and fellow soldiers to a certain death.
