Star Wars: 10 Things You Never Knew About Qui-Gon Jinn

9. Qui-Gon Was Empathetic And Often Took Helpless Lifeforms Under His Wing

Star Wars Qui Gon Jinn Age of Republic
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One of Qui-Gon’s greatest strengths was his empathy. This was a skill that was, sadly, lacking in his Jedi contemporaries like Mace Windu and Yoda. Qui-Gon was able to put himself in the shoes of others and understand their suffering.

Due to his empathetic nature, Qui-Gon often took pity on weaker lifeforms and took them under his wing. Much to the annoyance of other Jedi, like his master, Dooku.

The best example of this is Jar Jar Binks. Qui-Gon saved the Gungan and brought him along on his and Obi-Wan’s journey.

Even though, Jar Jar was, well... Jar Jar.

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