#sokka

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sokka is looking forward to a good meal and katara is already seeing the whole work in front of them that sokka will whine about.

[frog-thief]

[jakejeffreyperalta]

this post gets even more important after the live action series because they literally took everything that made sokka such an iconic and important character and scratched it 😭 yes, sexism is bad, but sokka being sexist in the beginning was good for his character because it forced him to grow and change and adapt to the world he was thrown into suddenly (which are all qualities of a leader) and correct the error of his ways and say sorry. it showed the viewers that it IS possible to grow and become a better person, it's just your choice to do it. that's the point !!! that's the fucking point !!! how do you miss it so bad !!! goddddd

the live action believes that "morally correct" or "good" characters cannot be flawed, which is so stupid. sokka being flawed is the POINT of his character !!! his sexism isn't perpetuating sexism, it's there to show how utterly stupid sexism actually is, because he keeps getting proven wrong over and over. and him overcoming his sexism doesn't just happen when someone says "hey man being sexist isn't cool ♡ pls change." it happens after he gets humbled by his sister SO MANY TIMES, then humbled by the kyoshi warriors and suki yet again. it happens when he bows down to suki and begs her to teach him, it happens when he wears the uniform of the kyoshi warriors and wields their weapon, it happens when he is proud of his sister for being stronger than him, instead of ridiculing her. and it's only when he's not sexist anymore that the narrative actually gives him liberty to grow further as a character, which is SOOO interesting, because usually these type of characters are introduced and let go in one or two episodes because they're supposed to be a lesson, but now sokka isn't sexist and there's three seasons left, and it's such a satisfying journey to see him geniuenly grow and become everything he said he was, but actually EARNING it this time.

when you take away the flaws and the imperfections from sokka's character, he's literally nothing, because his character is supposed to tell you that EVERYONE is flawed and a little bit stupid, but it is literally so easy to decide to change and grow. you just have to be brave enough to make that choice. sokka doesn't have powers and he's not a god - which is everything that he's insecure about, but also his biggest strength. him being "normal" lets his character grow and it's PERFECT for him, because he is not bound by anything like godhood or having only one ability to be perfect at - he can do whatever he wants and do it badly, but he can DO IT. he can be an artist, an engineer, an inventor, a swordsman, a poet, a politician, a soldier, a leader, and he doesn't have to be the best at any of these things, which is technically a "flaw" but it also isn't, not when he grows and learns every passing day and becomes BETTER, not when he keeps trying and failing and trying yet again. at the end of the day, he's not the best swordsman, but he's a quick thinker and he's smart, so he can hold his ground. but he's not the smartest person and gets outsmarted and manipulated by someone much younger than him on multiple occasions, but he's adaptable and flexible, so he's fine. he's an inventor, but not the best at actually putting things together, but it's fine, because he's practical and every idea he has is actually doable. is he the best artist? no. is he the best swordsman? no. is he the most strong-willed? no. is he the smartest? no. all of these can be considered "flaws" or "imperfections" but it makes him who he is, and his different capabilities pick up where the others lack, to make him everything he wants to be.

sokka's character is a love letter to the viewers, i think, telling us it's okay to be flawed, to be normal, because you're still loved and accepted and we are so so proud of you for trying.

cannot stress this enough but sokka is literally how u are supposed to handle a comic relief character like he's funny but he's also smart, he's a leader, he's charming and strategic and is respected by everyone. he's allowed to be vulnerable and emotional but that doesn't stop him from being brave and courageous, that doesn't make him any less of a fighter. he's allowed to be himself and flaunt ALL of his qualities. he's allowed to have flaws, but he's allowed to grow and learn to be a better person.

[emmakubert]

It IS rough, buddy 💙

[yukaro353]

Sokka isn't against it, but he's sick of putting up with them, I mean, it's only fun when he's one of the ones involved, not when it's their silly little brothers.

[yogacatdeskknit]

A small love letter to Firebending

Maybe I'm late to the party, but I need to free my thoughts on Firebending.

Through most of ATLA, Firebending is seen as evil and dangerous. People fear the Fire Nation, and by proxy, Firebenders. Aang's nightmares are plagued by fire, and when he hurts Katara by accident, he swears off Firebending altogether.

Forebending is used to hurt and subjugate people. It kills and kidnaps. It destroys families and civilizations.

But then there are also moments where it is the opposite.

Iroh softly lights incense sticks with his Firebending to mourn his son on a lonely, grassy hill under a tree.

Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph warming themselves by the campfire after a long day, as they drift off while staring up at the stars.

Zuko makes another person smile by using his Firebending to brighten up a candle-lit fountain. It might have even been the first time he's used his Firebending in a kind, gentle way.

And when Aang holds a part of the ancient fire in his hands, his fear melts away and he remarks, "It feels like a little heartbeat." He feels life in it, and later recognizes it as energy.

As much as Zuko went through a transformation throughout ATLA, so did Firebending, and the way fire is perceived. I absolutely love everything about this show, but this in particular always gives me goosebumps.

[queen-morgana91]

Aang, Katara and Sokka be like :D :D -_-

Oh I love them

[ladyabaniko]

[sterlinggothdarlings]

😍 such a scrumptious artstyle... must reblog

Imagine how awesome it would have been if Zuko & Katara (Zutara), and Toph & Aang (Taang) ended up together ?!

[punkeropercyjackson]

Political/Arranged Marriage are the worst kind ship au you can make like at least angst/horror/bad ending aus are fun in an emotional pain way.There is no way i can take them as legit in love and not just comphetting or gaslightning if that's an element,no matter which ship it is or how pretentiously poetic you write their development.'Well the resistence to not fall for them even though everyone wants you to and then letting yourself embrace it is sweet and romantic!!'Are you a suburban white soccer mom who's husband dosen't give her orgasms and thinks etchnic food looks icky

[blueleopard555]

Sokka: We don't need need to kill Azula!

Aang: I agree. There's always a better way.

Katara: We could try trapping her.

Zuko: My sister is too smart to fall for any simple trap.

Iroh: Which means Zuko must challenge her to an Agni Kai. Zuko is strong enough to fight her.

Sokka: Fight her? What makes you think I want to fight Azula?

Toph: She's evil.

Katara: Exactly! She killed Aang. What are you planning?

Sokka: "Slay" is a synonym for "kill." "Slay" rhymes with "lay." "Laid," the past tense of "lay," can be taken as an act of romance between two people. With this said, I want to ask Azula on a date.

Everyone: *Stares blankly*

[leantailean]

art from "I am Katara"

If you vote here please reblog

[fanonical]

sokka: i am the avatar, master of all four elephants aang: ...there's only four? sokka: oh, that's the thing you're questioning?

[scarabeens]

Sokka and Lance are my favorite characters because I, too, am the funny, "dumb" friend. Even though I actually have straight A’s, a GPA over 4.0, and received a full-ride scholarship to college, But I’m still considered the “dumb” friend because I’m always out of the loop, don’t understand jokes, and constantly make stupid mistakes. But it’s okay—at least people know I’m funny. Haha.

[juniorstargazergoke1991]

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005 — 2008)

3x06: The Avatar and the Firelord