You don’t have to be perfect to be selfless and courageous, after all.

Sokka definitely considers his father a role model.

Saying goodbye to his kids to fight against the Fire Nation was a very painful but necessary sacrifice.

It takes even more strength to know that his wife won’t be waiting at home for him.

The why becomes clearer in Season 3, though.

In “The Southern Raiders,” Katara learns the specifics.

Ursa was the opposite of her husband in every way.

What makes Ursa heroic, however, is thatshe saves Zuko from his grandfather’s wrath.

Azulon ordered Ozai to lose his son, as Iroh had lost his.

As a consequence, she would be banished for her treason.

With such limited screen time,Ursa’s devotion to Zuko is very touching.

His wisdom is just as formidable, though.

Both play a part in his approach to fighting the Fire Nation when they invade Omashu.

Bumi did nothing when they first arrived, and his city quickly surrendered.

This sacrifice takesa true leader and a “mad genius"as the Avatar likes to call him.

The point is thatZuko would not have permanently changed sides if it weren’t for Iroh.

Even Momo and Appa can escape most situations with their abilities to fly and glide away.

What’s Sokka had this whole time?

He would eventually get a sword, too, but that came in pretty late to the game.

Sokka often has to use his savvy when the gang gets into sticky situations.

By the end,Sokka’s drive to be a great leader like his father pays off marvelously.

Her occasional lapses, like stealing that water-bending scroll from those sketchy pirates, hardly even count as lapses.

Since the beginning,Katara has been as brave as anybody.

Katara is one ofthe best characters inAvatar, and a big reason is herendearing and consistent heroic spirit.

2Princess Yue

Voiced by Johanna Braddy

What’s more heroic than saving the world?

This is more or less what Princess Yue does, something that’s both beautiful and tragic to watch.

Her hair then turned its signature white color, and she started to cry.

Aang is still a kid, of course.

Aanf is undoubtedly a positive influence on his viewers and the most heroic figure inAvatar: The Last Airbender.

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