Rey Skywalker is among the characters who had a huge transformation in the Star Wars canon. She started her journey alone on a desert planet and turned into a character glorious and brave enough to face Darth Sidious. Rey Skywalker is the flame that burns with hope of several generations. It is true that her lineage is connected to the dark side, but her actions and her words are filled with courage. They highlight that strength comes from her choices, her empathy, and her strong spirit. Let’s explore 20 of her best sayings below.
Rejecting the Thought of Being Defined by Others
Rey says this line in The Rise of Skywalker: "People keep telling me they know me. I’m afraid no one does."
Context: This dialogue tells the audience a lot about Rey’s loneliness. Spoken in episode IX, this dialogue shows Rey rejecting everyone else’s perception. She does this by embracing the need to outline and solidify her identity by herself.
The Call of the Jedi
Rey says this line in The Last Jedi: ‘’Something inside me has always been there. But now it's awake. And I need help."
Context: This dialogue shows Rey when she is being vulnerable, as it is also an important part of her. When she admits that she doesn't know all the answers, it highlights her strength, as the most courageous are those who accept that they need help and learning.
Coming Face to Face with Evil Within
Rey says this line in The Rise of Skywalker: "I saw myself on the dark throne. I won't let it happen."
Context: This dialogue is a clear sign of Rey rejecting her dark side connection. Afraid that she might be capable of this level of evil, she escapes to Ahch-To. The refusal to accept her dark connection is the first step in the right direction.
Letting Go of the Past
Rey says this line in The Rise of Skywalker: "I'm never leaving this place. I'm doing what you did."
Context: This dialogue reveals the moment in which Rey realizes that her initial reaction of wanting to isolate was not the correct one. As Luke’s force spirit guides her, she acknowledges the need not to run away and face her fears.
Strength of the Chosen Family
Rey says this dialogue in The Rise of Skywalker: "Some things are stronger than blood."
Context: This dialogue was actually spoken by Luke’s force spirit to Rey. However, it becomes a great part of Rey’s life and motto. The effect of which can be seen in the finale as she finally rejects her connection to the dark side.
When the Doubt Hits
Rey says this dialogue in The Last Jedi: "I thought I'd find answers here. I was wrong. I've never felt so alone."
Context: This dialogue is spoken by Rey when she was the worst emotionally. This scene is when she is alone on the planet of Ahch-to. It shows the misery of being an orphan in the galaxy. Yet at the same time, that loneliness can be the best path to opening up the force bond and connecting to it.
The Confrontation in the Throne Room
Rey says this dialogue in The Last Jedi: "You underestimate Skywalker and Ben Solo and me."
Context: This dialogue, spoken by Rey, is a symbol of her strength. That even going through such torture, she can tell her Supreme Leader Snoke that he has lost. Showing her unbreakable spirit.
Requesting for the enemy soul
Rey says this in The Last Jedi: "Don't do this, Ben. Please, don't go this way."
Context: Rey says this to Kylo Ren in a moment of empathy. She wanted him to have a chance at life. A choice like she had made. And offers him a chance at redemption.
Acceptance even at the cost of pain
Rey says this in The Last Jedi: "They were nobody."
Context: This line speaks volumes, as for a long time, Rey had thought her parents would come for her. Because they were important. So when she finally accepts it, it means she accepts that her importance was not dependent on her ancestors but on herself.
Strength Needed to Heal
Rey says this in The Last Jedi: "I wish I knew how to reach him."
Context: Once again, this line speaks of Rey’s compassion, as even in her final moments, she speaks of Ben Solo.
Coming Face to Face With the Greatest Evil
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "I haven't come to lead the Sith. I've come to the end them."
Context: These lines show Rey’s determination even when facing Palpatine. Revealing her unbreakable and unshaken spirit.
Breaking the Cycle of Hate
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "All you want is for me to hate, but I won't. Not even you."
Context: This scene and line are the ultimate climax, as it decides whether Palpatine’s plan will succeed or not. Rey speaking this line is a symbol of her rejecting the dark side entirely and carving her own path. Refusing to hate Palpatine is probably the most Jedi Skywalker thing.
Respecting the Parents She Never Got to Know
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "My parents were strong. They saved me from you."
Context: This dialogue rewrites her past and her way of thinking about her parents. At one point, due to Kylo Ren convincing her, she believed her parents were nobodies. However, in this scene its made clear that she understands and respects her parents for hiding her. It took a lot of bravery and love to do so.
A Plea to the Past
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "Be with me."
Context: This dialogue is spoken by her at a time when she is at her weakest. It is a desperate attempt at asking for help and in doing so, being humble yet also brave.
Final Statement
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "And I... I am all the Jedi."
Context: This statement of Rey is iconic as well as extremely powerful. It counters the arrogance of Palpatine with a calm assurance of the Jedi.
Controlling her own Fate
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "I wanted to take your hand. Ben's hand."
Context: This dialogue, spoken in a scene from episode IX, shows that Rey never saw someone as truly lost. She thought that everyone could be guided to the right path. This tells us that one of her strengths was conviction as well.
Sharpness of a Survivor
Rey says this in The Force Awakens: "I know all about waiting."
Context: Spoken in episode VII, this dialogue shows Rey’s patience, which she had learnt from her time before she was a Jedi.
Choosing Her Identity
Rey says this in The Rise of Skywalker: "Rey Skywalker."
Context: This line is very simple, but also one that is weighted. Simply saying Skywalker when asked about her name shows that she respects her future instead of holding on to her past.
Believing in her instincts
Rey says this in The Force Awakens: "Something just happened. I don't know what it is, but I can feel it."
Context: Spoken in episode VII, this line shows that her gut feeling is among her strengths. That even when she didn't understand the force completely, she trusted it.
Forgiveness and the Strength in It
Rey says this in The Last Jedi: "You failed him by thinking his choice was made. It wasn't!"
Context: This is the scene in which Rey confronts Luke about Ben. Where Luke did not believe that Ben could be changed rey held on to the possibility of redemption. Lecturing her master and showing that there is strength in being hopeful.
FAQ’s
Why does Rey bury the Skywalker lightsabers on Tatooine?
This is not what really happened and has commonly been misunderstood. When the final scene of The Rise of Skywalker is playing out. Rey Skywalker buries Leia and Luke’s sabers in the sand for the last time. After which, she wielded her new yellow lightsaber and said her name was Rey Skywalker.
Is Rey the most powerful Jedi? How do her quotes reflect her power?
Power levels are always up for debate by the fans. However, Rey Skywalker’s greatest power can be said to be her strength instead of brute force. When she says, ‘’I am all the Jedi,’’ it's like channelling generations before her. A power unique to her.
Why did Rey have to say "Be with me" to the past Jedi?
For the most part rey has been alone, which has been the greatest challenge for her. So when she says this dialogue, it is her strength being converted into communication. Where it shows her strength, it also exposes her vulnerability. Solidifying that she no longer had to prove that she could do everything by herself.
Why didn't Rey call herself Rey Palpatine to honor her grandfather?
Rey choosing the name Skywalker is a symbol of her refusal to be linked to her biological lineage. The main point of her character is her defying tradition and lineage and choosing her own path. Palaptine is the symbol of all evil in the galaxy. Which is the main reason she did not want the name and effectively rejected his legacy while doing so.
