Please watch the series Avatar, the Last Air Bender taking notes as you move along to help you answer the following questions:
1. Using your understanding of the Hero’s Journey from Hero with A Thousand Faces, mark the Hero’s Journey for Avatar Aang and Prince Zuko (1500-2000 words total)
2. Compare and contrast each nation’s “bending” in the following ways: (750-1000 words total)
- a. What was the original inspiration for the particular bending of each nation?
- b. What martial arts inspired the particular bending styles and how do you see that reflected in the series?
- c. How does each nation embody the tendencies of their element?
3. What are examples of the use of “balance” throughout the series?(750-1000 words total)
4. How is the trait of “adaptability” personified throughout the series?(750-1000 words total)
5. How is the trait of “resilience” personified throughout the series? (750-1000 words total)
6. How is the trait of “empathy” personified throughout the series? (750-1000 words total)
7. Uncle Iroh served as one of the chief mentors within the series. Describe his mentorship style and elaborate on two lessons that you found particularly meaningful. (750-1000 words total)
8. Choose 2 episodes that you found particularly meaningful. Briefly summarize each episode and explain why it was meaningful. (1500-2000 words total)
9. What bonds and connections motivate you to protect and fight for a better future?(750-1000 words total)
10. How can we use what we have learned from this series in the real world to create a more sustainable, just, and peaceful future?(750-1000 words total)
This counts as 3 lessons
