I don't really understand why the Jedi Council did this, other than because they think that Anakin is Palpatine's agent. But surely Anakin is right; how can he be on the Council and not be a Master?
If it's because they think he's too cocky, why didn't they bounce him years ago, since four high-ranking Jedi Masters said they felt a disturbance of dark Force energy surrounding Anakin?
Anakin's appointment was political, not spiritual. Historically the Jedi elected their own leaders by consulting the will of the Force and by mutual consent. Anakin, on the other hand, was appointed directly by Palpatine as his 'envoy' to the Council, and his appointment pushed through by Palpatine's allies in the Senate.
In short, the Jedi don't think he's ready. He's far too young, hot-headed and well, arrogant, to be part of their elite.
“Then we should use someone else’s eyes,” Obi-Wan said “Forgive me, Master Yoda, but you just don’t know him the way I do. None of you does. He is fiercely loyal, and there is not a gram of deception in him. You’ve all seen it; it’s one of the arguments that some of you, here in this room, have used against elevating him to Master: he lacks true Jedi reserve, that’s what you’ve said. And by that we all mean that he wears his emotions like a HoloNet banner.
On top of all of that, they really don't trust him. They think his loyalties are divided between the Jedi and the Chancellor.
“Listen to me, Anakin,” Obi-Wan said, and the seriousness of his tone caught Anakin’s attention. “The fact is, you’re too close to the Chancellor, and the Council doesn’t like him interfering in Jedi affairs.”
There's also the fact that the rank of Master gives you access to certain artefacts such as holocrons and the deeper teachings of the Jedi. In the wrong hands, those would be spectacularly dangerous.
All that mattered was Mastery.
All that mattered was Padme.This was a gift beyond gifts: as a Master, he could access those forbidden holocrons in the restricted vault. He could find a way to save her from his dream …
His appointment was a done deal. They weren't consulted on this, they were simply informed that Anakin had been made a Council member. It's not a hill that they're willing to die on, so they have to wear it. On top of that, having him on the Council means that Palpatine will consult with him more than ever before, which gives the Jedi an opportunity to have Anakin spy on the Chancellor for them and to feed him misinformation.
Obi-Wan stopped walking and turned to face Anakin. He hesitated, as if he was searching for the right words. Then he took a deep breath. “The Council wants you to report on all of the Chancellor’s dealings. They want to know what he’s up to.”
Anakin stared at Obi-Wan, stunned. A tiny part of his mind whispered, Don’t ever ask Obi-Wan to come right out and say something, ever again, but most of him was trying to absorb what Obi-Wan had just said. “They want me to spy on the Chancellor?”
Obi-Wan nodded.
Watch the video again and you'll see why. Jedi believe in emotionless serenity; they don't let their emotions cloud their judgment. Anakin was a powerful Jedi but he was still far too passionate and emotional. A prime example of this was his reaction to being denied the rank of master, yelling at the council for not promoting you is surely not an example of setting aside your emotions and being reasonable instead. It was extremely childish.
He clearly wasn't mature enough to be a master and the council clearly must have known this.
Yes, Anakin is a very good Padawan but he never took the trials like Obi-Wan did so therefor Anakin can't be a Master. And even if Anakin was a Master the Council picks its own members.
