#ngl I saw the scene were Iroh gives zuko a knife from a general and azula a doll and I just.. had to talk about that difference to someone

[undedkat]

My husband fucking hates Azula (fair) but meanwhile every time we see her I just think about how much a foil she is to Zuko and how they much they reflect the parents that “chose” them.

Ursa and Iroh were clear parental figures to Zuko from a young age, not really developing a close bond with Azula. Meanwhile, Azula was groomed by her father to be his perfect tool, where he was the one constantly encouraging her.

Zuko has several flaws, most of which stem from the neglect and abuse from his father, but he is good at his core and he has Iroh to guide him. Meanwhile, Ozai encourages all of Azula’s flaws, pushing her further into villainy.