Avatar: The Last Airbender - A Water Personality, Explained

We are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).

[joaovictor_of]

Isn't it amazing that people are still praising the show 1 decade later? Best cartoon ever.

[chasityboatman]

Katara was a character I related to so much. She showed me that I could be both empathetic and strong. That it's not weak to feel so much and care about those around you.

[trinamarie]

YASSSS, Avatar is finally being featured. This was a show for kids but all the conflicts and symbolism and morals of the story were complex and realistic that I realized Avatar was for all ages. Even my dad was hooked on it. I'm so excited for the analysis on the other elements as well!

[sweetimmortalife]

I NEED a The Take essay on uncle Iroh’s life philosophy!!

[lizbethalmonte]

Shout out to the real MVP: the patreon that recommend this show 😍😍😍😍

[chickadeestevenson]

BOTH water tribes?
You forget the third water culture!
The swamp people.
They're AWESOME!

[thefluffykirbyprincess]

The last time I was this early, the Air Nomads were still around.

[beccag]

Something I really like with Last Airbender is the consistently that the Avatar must adapt the philosophy of the element in order to bend it. Aang can't earthbend until he stops avoiding conflict, and stands his ground to face it instead. Aang fails at firebending (the modern style being very aggressive and destructive) until he and Zuko visit the dragons who show a different philosophy: fire being vibrant and alive.

It's been a while since I watched Korra, but if I recall correctly, they dropped that consistency when Korra airbends. She first airbends when she's trying to take down mask dude, straight on, like an earth bender? If I'm wrong feel free to correct me but that inconsistency bothers me

[mecchabaron]

I'm gonna say what I'm sure other avatar fans are saying here: DO ALL THE ELEMENTS!!

[sarojahsathivelu]

Got emotional hearing the praise for Sokka - such a great, underrated and dynamic character! Almost every character on Avatar is amazing, but Sokka doesn't get enough credit!

[ollie]

17:06 Katara, true female empowerment. Tbh all the leading women in this show were empowering in their own way. Toph, Kyoshi, even Azula.
**edit** and Suki! :D

[sitamun]

Avatar and Screen Prism, a match made in heaven 😍

[QUARTERMASTEREMI]

As a design student, I find it interesting how the connection between the elements and the psychology of colour theory is a reflection of emotion across cultures.

_Water (Blue)_
Blue represents trust, authority and is considered to be calming, soothing and peaceful, although it can also be associated with depression or sadness.

In Asian and Eastern cultures, the hue is ever-lasting in its association with immortality. It is also the colour of trust and serenity in Mexico.

In the Middle East, blue is safe and protecting. It is the colour associated with Heaven, spirituality and immortality.

[FIDEL_CASHFLOW_]

The amount of detail that went into the show is simply mind-boggling. I remember watching this with my sister, who was heavily into martial arts at the time and while I can't remember any of the specific style names, my sister pointed out that the benders use the style of martial art that is most like their element. For example, firebenders use techniques and forms found in more aggressive styles of martial arts, waterbenders use styles of martial arts that focuses on redirection of your opponent's energy and using it against them, and the Earth benders use styles of martial arts that are focused on a strong foundation and powerful attacks.

[duchi]

I just love the fact
that people are still talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender. Such a timeless work of Art.

Hopefully the next generation will also be introduced to the show to have a chance to appreciate how much we Love this Masterpiece

[andigomez]

Having re-watched this show now as an adult, I really appreciate Sokka’s character growth. I’d argue he was always smart, but as the show progressed he humbled himself and learned from those around him and became a great leader. He loves his sister and supports her, he scolds the gang when he has to, and he strategizes when they need him, and he does it all with heart.

[MrBlooDeck]

The Take is doing an Avatar series? I'm in.

[seokkchan]

"I know sometimes it hurts more to hope and it hurts more to care, but you have to promise me that you won't stop caring." -Katara

Even if it's hard, it's harder not to be kind and show compassion.

[vetarlittorf]

Korra's mindset actually does easily translate more to water than some people think. Just because she's assertive doesn't make her less of a waterbender in nature. After all, the ocean can be very strong and stubborn.

[DerFroschMitMaske]

When doing airbenders please look at Tenzin from legend of Korra too. Aang is very much an airbender but also veryshaped by his role as avatar