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The Last Jedi

It has been suggested that it is Luke Skywalker's intention to end the Jedi Order before it can be restarted. Perhaps this is true, but I believe this refers to fan criticism of the preludes and the Jedi participating in the Clone Wars. 

 I think it is far more likely that the title/phrase "The Last Jedi" refers equally to both Luke and Rey, but more specifically to Luke's relationship with Leia and the political situation in the galaxy. Luke disappeared because the Republic used Jedi as military officers. Considering Leia's position in the Resistance and the tensions between the Republic and the First Order it is likely that the Republic would either come to some kind of arrangement with the First Order or would assume the Resistance's role in defeating the First Order.

 Both scenarios would be tragic as far as Luke and his role in re-establishing the Jedi Order are concerned. In the first, it is likely that, in return for peace, the First Order will demand the Republic actively work in defeating the Resistance. In the second, the Republic would initiate hostilities against the First Order. Both would require the Republic to reactivate Luke's commission as a former Rebellion officer and turn him from a peacekeeper to a war leader. It is likely that he would force Leia to turn to the dark side, either as his opponent or, ultimately, as apprentice and co-ruler of the galaxy or be forced to kill his sister. The only option for Luke and the future Jedi would be for him to disappear and wait for someone worthy to find him and learn from him. Eventually the galaxy would be united and only then can the Jedi have a safe space to operate without the temptations of the Dark Side. 

 I've not mentioned "Star Wars" once! OK now.
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