Sokka's Master: How Sokka Found His Worth in Avatar: The Last Airbender
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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In Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sokka goes through a crisis when he realizes he's not able to do a lot of the things that Aang, Katara, and Toph are able to. In the "Sokka's Master" episode, the show explores how he comes to terms with that in a really unique and satisfying way.
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Love that this is exclusively an Avatar commentary channel now
same
I've always liked this episode, but I had never thought of it in the context of how it demonstrates the best of Sokka's intrinsic qualities. In particular, I never considered how Sokka might have tried to push the meteorite alone or withhold the space rock from Toph if he were more deeply insecure about his perceived inadequacy. Very insightful.
thanks! welcome to the side of youtube where we super over-analyze every aspect of ATLA 😎
I`m literally crying right now. My family always wanted me to be different, even better than what I am now. They are all narcissistic and extremely competitive engineers or lawyers, and I'm the only one who had artistic interests and was very sensitive. For many years I felt like I was dumb, not enough, and even less, and it's something that still deal with. If I ever have kids, I'd want them to grow in a positive environment that reminds them that no matter what path they follow, they'll never have to compare themeselves with anyone else.
You are enough just being you bro. Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise, even family. I know your pain, but we CAN overcome it. Our boi Sokka showed us that :)
You're amazing just the way you are
Sokka was my least favorite main character at first, but Sokka's Master was definitely one of my favorite episodes. It definitely left me wanting more Sokka-centric episodes (and Boiling Rock didn't disappoint)
The part near the end where Sokka confesses to the master that he is water tribe perfectly demonstrates that he is ok with who he is. Even risking his own safety to be vocally true to himself & proving his worth - something he coudnt do by being dishonest.
Sokka's Master is honestly my favourite episode
Pian dao is a massive legend
scarylion.roar just watched it 2 days ago. Such a great episode! 😎
Sokka is my favorite so Sokka's Master is one of my favorite episodes
why did this almost make me cry...
SAME!
This fully made me cry
I just finished my fourth rewatch and this time Sokka really stood out as my favorite character. The show just wouldn't have the same energy without him
I think that Sokka is the 2nd wisest character in Avatar, after Iroh. The episode teaches us that we can always succeed, even if we break all the rules and conventions in order to do so. It teaches us to not be ashamed or afraid of forging your own path and doing things a different way. I feel like this lesson should be taught in schools to encourage the invention and creativity that made inventions like tire rubber and microwaves and airplanes possible.
One thing i noticed with people rewatching ATLA is how a lot of us used to have a "crush" on Zuko because of his "edgyness" and how Sokka used to be one if the least favorite character when even the show itself was telling you how unhealthy it was : Because Zuko is not an"edgy" dark character, he is a freaking traumatized kid heavily hurt by years of bad treatement. His unger his not cool, his unger is an unhealthy coping mecanism. And Sokka is an adorkable dude who's good at making jokes and care about the people around him, he is the guy who as the most romantic interactions in the show for a reason : because of course people would be more willing to date a guy who's funny and kind !!
Altough Zuko character looked "cool" it is important to aknowledge that realisticlly speaking you won't date or thirst on someone like Zuko (he as way to many daddy issues to not be repressed gay anyway) because hunger and sadness is not sexy, it's just sad.
Zuko is a good example of how to write an "edgy" character in a good way : by aknowledging that his edgyness is basiclly trauma and pain an not just a mood than make you look badass.
Now that people are older i see everyone thirsting on Sokka like mad, because we can see what's make's him attractive in Yue or Suki eyes : he is funny and he is carring (i mean the episode were he make that awfull sand sculpture of Suki is genius : yeah it's ugly and it's doesn't look cool like Toph Ba Sing See stuff, but he made it FOR HER ! Wouldn't you'r heart melt if a cute boy or girl put genuine effort in a sculpture of you, he made juste because he loves you ?) those are qualities that d'ont look that "badass" on papper, especially when you'r a kid who just like cool fight scenes, but they always are when it come to social unteractions.
Basically i'm pretty sure Sokka is going to have ALLLL the dates !
One of my favorite parts about Sokka’s growth- it doesn’t all happen in the show. People don’t master something overnight. It’s fine that Katara and Aang mastered multiple bending styles in a few months, but that’s not relatable. Mastering a skill usually takes years and I appreciate the writers adding that quality to the character most of us are already relate to. Sokka is the best!
I think sokka would be the type of person to play RAID SHADOW LEGENDS
what?
Sokka's Master is definitely in my top 5 favorite episodes. Also, this is a video I needed to watch to feel better about myself today, lmao. Thanks!
no problem! we all need some reassurance now and then
i’m really glad i saw this video because sokka’s journey and the lessons he learned apply directly to my situation right now so that put a smile on ma face :)
this is my favorite episode! i also like that he gets a white lotus tile. none of the other members of the gang are every offered that...
Well that is one huge pill to swallow...Im honestly still learning how to do this myself, I was never good at school, sports and anything I did I consistently had to put alot of extra effort to be half as good as my friends or my brothers. At this point in my life I really don't know how to accept that fact and I feel its going to be years if I am ever going to be able to at all but thank you so much for making this video :D
for what its worth I really needed to hear that
Hey, Riley! I'm such a huge fan of your work and of your dedication to show all the hidden layers of ATLA in such an incredible way. I was pretty much feeling worthless these days (I think the social distancing is finally getting me hahaha, but I'm #stayinghome all the way). I was comparing myself with my friends A LOT. I felt pretty much like Sokka. But now I want you to know that you made me a little happier now, I think this video was kind of made for me lol. I feel a pride now that took me a while to feel. You made me smile on a very difficult time, and I wanted to thank you again for the awesome content. I'm liking it all into oblivion!!
P.S: Greetings from your fans in Brazil :)
P.S2: Sorry for any English mistakes comitted
awww i'm so glad this video was able to help you feel a bit better! and don't worry your english is amazing!
Riley you are such an insightful and kind person. I love your videos. Thank you for making them
thank you so much and thanks for watching!
I love this interpretation. People are always complaining about how sokka mastered sword fighting in literally one day, but that never seemed like the point to me.
Sokka passes the vibe check
I love the moment that in any other videos. gAANG always annoys Sokka in other episode before
But when he gone to training they all stress out. And really bored😂
And when toph blushing when Sokka ask her😁.that cute moment
(Sorry for my english.still learning)
Will I ever stop crying about A:TLA? Probably not.
big mood
Very interesting analysis and very useful to me. I have been struggling with not being as good at studying as my friends, but I am good at learning in informal settings. This fives me courage for my exam in two days, thank you ^^
yayyy you got this!
@@RileyJayDennis Thank you. I _think_ I smashed it, but we'll have to await the mark.
You are enough, just the way you are. Reminds me of Mr. Rogers. :)
This is a really sweet lesson! Thank you for making this video and sharing your insight. :)
thanks for watching!!
Perfect!
this was so lovely :)
Every video you make is so spot on. Ive watched ATLA/Korra 10 times each but I learn something new anyways.
thanks! and yessss i love how rewatchable it all is
Cunchwap Supeme very comforting rewatching both Avatar and LoK. Learn new devils in the details every episode 😎
Sokkas was always great
Hey girl! Your content is very educational and cool! Love your stuff!
this was a beautiful and eloquent analysis of a great character. i had no idea I could relate to sokka this much, but here I am! thank you!
Hello, I’m a new fan here. When are you gonna do a Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts video again? I’m soo excited to see your analysis on it
omg i LOVE kipo it was so good!!!! im brainstorming ideas for a kipo video but nothing confirmed yet
Woooow, thanks for responding
I always felt bad for Sokka because since he couldn't bend anything he was often seen as weaker then the rest of the Gaang, I was so happy when I first watched this episode because I thought it was gonna give him a purpose or something, it did give us the sick space sword that he has, but it's more about accepting and growing from the fact that he isn't as "capable" as the rest of the Gaang, that's why this episode is pretty high on my favorite episodes list (which is saying alot considering its ATLA we are talking about).
I also love how each member of the Gaang gets their own episode to grow, and develop as a character, like "Zuko Alone", "Sokka's Master", "The Southern Raiders", "Bitter Work" and "The Runaway", these character developments episodes are what makes the characters from this show so compelling and real, and not just some 2 dimensional good guys (or in Zuko's case a 2 dimensional villain that turn good because plot) and it's at least my reason of why this is one of the best if not the best show ever created since I dont really have the nostalgia factor since I only got to watch it recently, I just love this show and its characters so much.
can you do an eyeliner tutorial? I’ve seen the other videos with your face in them and your eyeliner SLAPS
Sokka is best boy
Great vid. Sokka is highly underrated
I love your avatar contest and all of the types of content you make as well please never stop making avatar content though i could listen to you for hours on end about avatar related topics
i absolutely love this episode, def a close second to the boiling rock !
In my mind, part of Sokka's full absorption of the sexism in his society is that, especially w him being the "man" of the village, Katara's bending may be special and unique and praise-worthy, but she can't *really* outrank him, cause she's a girl. He's a man, that's something that'll make him stronger than everyone in his village in his mind.
Sokka is sokka
Sokka= Sokka
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Sokka=Sokka
Sokka=Comedy
Comedy= hehe
Hehe= LIFE
Sokka is life
Love ur analysis!!!!!! Also i would like to make a suggestion: could u do a video about Toph not being such a heavily developed character throughout the show (even though her bending is one of the very best and most hoghlighted)? I've read all atla comics and I know she gets better development over there but I'd really like to hear your point of view
Raid shadow legends? Riley what?
i love atla because it gives us characters who are non-magical unlike **ehem** harry **ehem** potter
Now that you mention it, there really aren’t very many memorable non magic characters in Harry Potter, and the ones that are are usually assholes like the Dursleys.
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Korra > Aang
dumb question but > mean better or worst
oof
So controversial but so brave
Korra = Aang, they are both great characters after all
Welcome to Sokka respect hours.
Now we just need our own masters who can recognize what we are good at when we can't~
trueeee everyone needs a Piandao
Sokka's definitely my favorite character
It’s hard to decide for me who my favorite character is, but if I were to choose it’d be between toph and sokka
Damn this video is really awesome! I don't think I ever fully realized the message of the episode until now. Keep up the great content!
thank you!!
I've always felt like I don't have an special gift of ability while my friends were successful in many ways, so I felt related to Sokka's role and now this pov helps me remember that I'm ok being me.
It's really rare for a character who is known to be funny and sarcastic to be the brains of the group and keep them on schedule.
thank you so much for covering this episode! it’s definitely one of the most interesting in the series i think. sokka’s my favorite character, and i have a feeling this specific episode and arc is a huge part of why. i’ve dealt with a lot of issues regarding self worth and comparing myself to others and it’s always nice to see that little part of myself in my favorite stories. the obstacles sokka faces being a non bender, surrounded by arguably the greatest benders of their time, could so easily go ignored and glossed over but i’m so grateful they didn’t. there really needs to be more fiction that’s about someone’s struggles with inadequacy that end with them accepting themselves as they are, rather than some herculean transformative “they’re awesome now!” movie magic. that’s not how real life works, and even if someone manages to grow to be exactly who they want to be-accepting themselves first never hurts.
Thank you for this video, it was insightful and helpful:)
yay im glad! thanks for watching!
i cried watching this video because i love watching this episode so much!! your videos are so inspiring
awww thanks so much!!
Excuse me he is the best motivation bender
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Ah- frick I...
As someone living with disability, I related to sokka in the beginning of that episode... I never realised the lesson it was trying to teach
And this is why this episode is in my Top 5 fav episodes (next to The Blind Bandit and The Boiling Rock). I love Sokka.
A beautiful way of analyzing the episode
Sokka is my favorite character on ATLA so this is just wonderful to watch.
This episode is easily in my top ten ATLA episodes.
I love this analysis!! What an amazing episode! I often feel like the Sokka of my friend group and this reminded me that I'm good enough. We all have something that makes us special, it's a great message.
That's why I love Sokka ❤
Great analysis, I'm slowly watching all of yours because I just finished the show and I already miss it!
PS: will you ever made a video on Suki and/or Katara and Aang's relationship?
Should make a video about Aang. I feel like he’s one of the more slept on characters. Yeah, he doesn’t have as big of a change like characters such as Zuko, or Korra, but I think that’s a very important part of his character. He’s a lot like captain America. They both aspire to be inspirations for positive change in a world that’s very different from how they remember it while doing their best to not let the world radically change them. Oh, and they were both frozen in ice for decades. So, there’s also that I guess.
I didn’t skip the ad out of reverence
Anyway yeah really wholesome lesson from this one, I used to need to feel like I was the best at something to enjoy it and as I age I’m trying to let go of that obsession
I don't think there's gonna be any comic relief that's a character as good as Sokka ever again
Wow I never thought of it in this light, this episode is so much more meaningful now whoa
literally just watched this episode the other day
Loved this!