The part ofLuke’sStar Warstimelinethat saw him disappear duringStar Wars: The Force Awakenswas a big reason for this.

This reference comes as Luke explores Ben Solo’s past.

He states,“For many years, there was balance, and then I saw Ben.

Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars in the center, with Jacen Solo wielding a green lightsaber on the left and Grogu on the right.

My nephew… with that mighty Skywalker blood.

Luke Had Become A True Jedi… InThe Last Jedi, Luke had forgotten this due to his very human feelings of failure and trauma.

In becoming a true Jedi and forgetting his attachments, Luke’s failures were highlighted.

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi holding his green lightsaber in front of a blue image showing Darth Vader’s helmet

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Luke Skywalker looking angry in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) next to Kylo Ren on a red background

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