![]() But what it did was present Zuko with hope. Zuko being related to Roku wasn't supposed to come across as a genetic good vs evil whatever that means. This establishes Roku as a fallible figure which makes Aang's later refusal of Roku's council believable. He was just a guy trying to do what he thought was right and there were consequences for his action and inaction. This episode tells Roku's story and we are faced with the reality that Roku isn't the all-knowing, all-wise mentor that he was previously presented as. It also massively informs Aang's relationship with Roku (and the audience's too). Aang makes the decision to spare Ozai, DESPITE knowing that a similar decision had bad consequences for the previous Avatar. But it's not irrelevant for Aang to understand the context which motivates Roku's advice. Aang ignores this advice of course and finds his own solution. It provides context for Roku's advice not to hold back against Ozai (and yes against Zuko should the need arise). This story is about him learning how the world got to where it is. Aang learns the lessons he needs from his own journey, not Roku's. Does Aang learn any direct lessons that he will eventually turn into a solution? No, because that's not the point. The mistakes that Roku made that it is his destiny to rectify. Roku's story is a significant and interesting story in its own right, it doesn't NEED to be giving Aang some important lesson that he'll whip out of the bag later.įor Aang, this is about seeing the mistakes of the past. It's like you're looking to fault it.Įxposition? Lore dump? Sure, but so what? It's a solid bit of history and world-building. You don't seem appropriately forgiving of this episode. However its not a bad episode, it's just redundant, if anyone has some insight I'd like to hear it Plus, spoilers for the comics Roku ends up telling Aang to kill Zuko, yknow his great grandson, that's how much their connection matters This episode would have worked so much better with Azula because of how deeply indoctrinated she is, she needed to believe she could be good before she could try and would have given her the potential for redemption.Īnd the worst part about this episode is the lack of consequences, it doesn't impact anything in a meaningful way, this story doesnt change Aang or the Gaang and it doesn't affect Zuko,who was already dissatisfied with his life in the fire nation and angry at himself for betraying Iroh The only reason Zuko can "bring balance" to the world is because he's related to Roku, not because he's been changed by his life experiences.ĭo you know who would have benefitted from this though? Azula ![]() ![]() It oversimplifies Zuko's struggle against the indoctrination of the fire Nation and living up to the influence of his father vs His experiences in the Earth Kingdom and positive influences like Ursa and Iroh to a Genetic evil vs good Zuko being related to Roku is forced and shouldn't have been a thing. I wish Iroh didn't speak in this episode, but I can move past it. The show tries to pretend like Aang learnt that not all members of the Fire Nation are bad, which he already knows, he was friends with Kuzon a member of the Fire Nation, considered the possibility of becoming friends with Zuko, and even threw a party for the children of the Fire NationĪnd it's not like the Gaang care about this message or absorb it. ![]() Why does Aang knowing how the war started matter? It doesn't play a role in how he handles the situation at hand and just seems like a bit of exposition and lore dump So I just finished this episode on my 4th rewatch and I'm wondering what was the actual point in learning all of this, on both sides (Aang and Zuko)
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