I’m via maizuko and this articulates Mai’s arc very well. I think a major part of Avatar is the younger generations redeeming the past ones through finding their own way of doing things.
For Zuko, that’s questioning how his family has ruled the Fire Nation for the past century. For Mai, it’s breaking from the apathy instilled in her, for the sake of her father’s career as a bureaucrat. They overcome what they’re supposed to do, to ultimately redeem themselves and each other.
Many people don’t seem to understand that about Mai’s character because she doesn't showcase her emotions as you mentioned. However, you really understand Mai’s character arc. It's is a really perceptive and intelligent Meta. <3
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Date: 2009-02-26 01:14 am (UTC)For Zuko, that’s questioning how his family has ruled the Fire Nation for the past century. For Mai, it’s breaking from the apathy instilled in her, for the sake of her father’s career as a bureaucrat. They overcome what they’re supposed to do, to ultimately redeem themselves and each other.
Many people don’t seem to understand that about Mai’s character because she doesn't showcase her emotions as you mentioned. However, you really understand Mai’s character arc. It's is a really perceptive and intelligent Meta. <3