system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
[Star Wars] Who is the most accurate embodiment of the Jedi ways?

I've heard mention before that Obi Wan was a *true* Jedi, moreso than Luke or Yoda, etc., but I'm curious why. Was it because of his (or whichever person's) personal values, or skill level, or what?
gpt
Which sect of Jedi? There's more than one. They're not exactly a monolithic block or anything.

Yoda is what most Jedi aspire to. He was a staunch pacifist with powerful insight. However, he refused to defeat Vader and the Emperor because he believed that taking a life, no matter the reason or long-term benefits, would be an incorrect action. In many ways he was an unbalanced extremist. It's his understanding of how the Force and living creatures are connected that makes him a paragon among Jedi.

Palpatine was the archetypical Sith master thanks to his manipulative ways and overall success in acquiring power. His use of the Force was only incidental to his success. Many of his predecessors could outdo him in one field or another, but he successfully wielded his influence over the entire galaxy in a way that no other Sith has matched. And the Sith only care about power, after all.

Obi Wan is what most people would think of as a Jedi. He was a good, well-rounded Force-user, but also a hardened combat veteran and bitterly pragmatic. Ultimately, Obi Wan *got the job done* whenever success was possible. Many of his actions (i.e., cutting off somebody's arm to prevent a murderous barfight) are morally dubious, especially when contrasted with pacifists like Yoda. He trained both Anakin and Luke Skywalker, making him possibly the most influential light-side Jedi in galactic history. Even though he would regret the actions of one of his pupils (who *did* establish order, just in a horrible way), the other ultimately achieved Obi Wan's goals. If the Jedi are meant to maintain peace and order, he would certainly be the best because of the long-term effects of his actions.