It was, yes.
Kreia never wanted the Exile dead! Just the opposite. The Exile was the only proof that her teachings were right.
Kreia always was nothing more than a teacher, a mentor. It's a while since I studied ancient Greek teaching methods, but Kreia uses the same method as a Greek school (Pythagorean?). A teacher is just a guide in the teaching process. On student's query answers only with a hint of a riddle. And when the student surpasses the teacher he must discard the teacher (break their bond which would otherwise slow him down). Analogy: baby at birth. Of course, the student is still not mature enough at that point, so the teacher needs to 'make' him do it.
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Sorry, I should have elaborated on that more .In the final confrontation you have to fight her or die, basicaly apathy is death in the end she didn't want the force dead or the you dead.For reasons we all know.
So are you saying the final confrontation to continue the analogy cut the cord,seems logical.It's similar to Quatra and Juhani. ) but The Exile isn't as whinny .An apprentice must surpass the master in order to grow and the bond had served its purpose,as did the apprentice.