It's interesting, actually, to see where each of these characters seems to feel least secure. Sokka sometimes seems insecure as a warrior due to his being left behind unable to protect the water tribe (he's also often teased about his lack of power, since he's young and can't bend). He seeks out a sword master and apprentices himself to the Kyoshi warriors. I might also say he’s weak on magician because he identifies himself as the practical one who isn’t into magic.
I would say that Sokka's actions show him to be a good magician (transforming various plans into action). If what you are identifying is the weakest archetype, then for Sokka, it would have to be King. When he's given the opportunity to lead, the adults of Earth and Water (his people) during the Day of Black Sun, he fails and Hakoda steps in.
In fact, I would say all the boys are learning to be Kings. Sokka is Magican, Aang is Lover, and Zuko is Warrior. I don't think Iroh should be included among the boys, he is already a King. None of the boys needs the other to coronate them. They have to put the crowns on themselves.
I was reading this book I found at work recently that talked about those four male archetypes that are supposed to be balanced--some people say whenever you find a group of four boys they’ll be these four types. The four are: The King, the Warrior, the Magician and the Lover. (I love applying those to groups of fictional fours--my personal feeling about MWPP? James=King, Sirius=Warrior, Remus=Magician (shapeshifter) and Peter=Lover)
Peter as Lover?!? Though, I suppose Peter may have been the shadow-side of Lover: Luster(but where's the canon unless it's a luster of power, then maybe.) Ugh! I cannot stand the Marauders.
How about applying it the fictional four of South Park? Stan=King (rarely displayed in the shadow-side: Tyrant) Kyle=Warrior (sometimes in shadow: Fighter) Eric=Magician (always in the shadow: Dark Wizard) Kenny=Lover (always in the shadow: Luster)
It's interesting that when Kenny(Luster) is out of the group, Butters(True Lover) is in.
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I would say that Sokka's actions show him to be a good magician (transforming various plans into action). If what you are identifying is the weakest archetype, then for Sokka, it would have to be King. When he's given the opportunity to lead, the adults of Earth and Water (his people) during the Day of Black Sun, he fails and Hakoda steps in.
In fact, I would say all the boys are learning to be Kings. Sokka is Magican, Aang is Lover, and Zuko is Warrior. I don't think Iroh should be included among the boys, he is already a King. None of the boys needs the other to coronate them. They have to put the crowns on themselves.
Peter as Lover?!? Though, I suppose Peter may have been the shadow-side of Lover: Luster(but where's the canon unless it's a luster of power, then maybe.) Ugh! I cannot stand the Marauders.
How about applying it the fictional four of South Park?
Stan=King (rarely displayed in the shadow-side: Tyrant)
Kyle=Warrior (sometimes in shadow: Fighter)
Eric=Magician (always in the shadow: Dark Wizard)
Kenny=Lover (always in the shadow: Luster)
It's interesting that when Kenny(Luster) is out of the group, Butters(True Lover) is in.
But I digress.