“Padawan,” a new Star Wars spin-off novel published by Disney Books, written for teens and young adults, suggests that the beloved character Obi-Wan Kenobi is bisexual.
An excerpt is from “Star Wars Padawan” by Kiersten White has young fans believing that Obi-Wan Kenobi would be open to kissing a man, with others thinking the scene may be showing a confused teenager questioning his sexuality, according to a report by Daily Mail.
In one scene in the book — which explores the Jedi’s younger years — Obi-Wan Kenobi is talking to a teenager, Casul, about the idea of kissing another boy.
“Not many choices around here,” Casul says. “I don’t think love is in my future, either, and I’m fine with that. As long as I have the Power to keep my family safe, that’s enough for me.”
“Though I will admit I’ve been curious about kissing and why Audj and Zae-Brii enjoy it so much,” he adds. “So if you’re ever curious, too, let me know.”
The novel goes on to say that “Obi-Wan blushed.”