Yeah, generally speaking; training a Padawan to Knighthood is how most (but not all) Jedi attain the rank of Master, and was indeed the case for Obi-Wan after Anakin was Knighted. Teaching, the passing on of knowledge and wisdom are core to what makes a Jedi a Jedi. Indeed, training an apprentice is essentially the final trial of a Jedi, as teaching is in and of itself both a test and a learning experience.
As mentioned that's not the only way, as one can also advance on the council's say-so upon demonstrating true mastery of the force . . . which is extremely nebulous and probably WAY more difficult to pull off, making Padawans the much more common and traditional option.
Indeed from what we've seen; Knights are something of a rarity in the order as there seems to be many more Masters and Padawans than just Knights. Which would make sense if most of them train their first Padawan and get elevated to Master within their first decade or so of Knighthood.
I like to think this whole thing is also one of the (several) reasons Anakin is especially peeved when he's denied the rank of Master despite being given a seat on the council. He did after all train a Padawan that this very same council offered a Knighthood. In his mind, he did his job, and they're punishing him for her choice to leave, which was largely because this self-same council turned on her. Plus just to rub salt in the wound; as they speak she's back with them, sabres in hand, leading clones in a siege, on a mission to capture a Sith Lord. Basically a Jedi Knight in all but name!
As for Yord; I'd be willing to bet he submitted his petition for a padawan to the council before the singed end of his braid had cooled. Hell, he'd probably had if filled out weeks in advance, ready to go. That boy is desperate to be taken seriously, and has try-hard written all over him.
Yoda assigning Anakin a Padawan was the correct movie. Ahsoka was a stabilising influence on him, and allowed him to reflect on what he's put Obi-Wan through (not unlike parenthood.) Had larger circumstances not conspired against them, Ahsoka's Knighting may have finally taught Anakin to let go of his attachment and need for control.
As mentioned that's not the only way, as one can also advance on the council's say-so upon demonstrating true mastery of the force . . . which is extremely nebulous and probably WAY more difficult to pull off, making Padawans the much more common and traditional option.
Indeed from what we've seen; Knights are something of a rarity in the order as there seems to be many more Masters and Padawans than just Knights. Which would make sense if most of them train their first Padawan and get elevated to Master within their first decade or so of Knighthood.
I like to think this whole thing is also one of the (several) reasons Anakin is especially peeved when he's denied the rank of Master despite being given a seat on the council. He did after all train a Padawan that this very same council offered a Knighthood. In his mind, he did his job, and they're punishing him for her choice to leave, which was largely because this self-same council turned on her. Plus just to rub salt in the wound; as they speak she's back with them, sabres in hand, leading clones in a siege, on a mission to capture a Sith Lord. Basically a Jedi Knight in all but name!
As for Yord; I'd be willing to bet he submitted his petition for a padawan to the council before the singed end of his braid had cooled. Hell, he'd probably had if filled out weeks in advance, ready to go. That boy is desperate to be taken seriously, and has try-hard written all over him.
Yoda assigning Anakin a Padawan was the correct movie. Ahsoka was a stabilising influence on him, and allowed him to reflect on what he's put Obi-Wan through (not unlike parenthood.) Had larger circumstances not conspired against them, Ahsoka's Knighting may have finally taught Anakin to let go of his attachment and need for control.
