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snikidoodles · 2 months

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aang is such a good protagonist, and obviously upbeat character + sad backstory isn’t a new archetype whatsoever but to have a pacifist main character — one who fights for his values and beliefs to be taken seriously, especially in the midst of a war he's expected to end — is just so intriguing. aang's character arc within atla is one of my favourites, actually! it's less dramatic than, say, zuko's or katara's, but watching him go from a silly kid running from his responsibilities to someone who maintains his optimism and kindness while embracing his commitments as the avatar is very endearing :)

#him keeping his joy and brightness is what makes him so interesting to me #yes i love watching how their environment changes a characters personality and outlook on life #but i also love that despite it all aang remains who he is throughout #i feel like it would've been such an easy out for him to waive his beliefs just this once for the good of humanity #but he didn't!!#he worked hard to find a solution that would adequately solve the issue (the war) while aligning with his pacifism #and ofc his beliefs are so important because he carries the burden of being the last air nomad #i just love him so much #atla #avatar the last airbender #aang

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