The Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise has featured many different Avatars by now, and it won’t be long before we meet the next one in Avatar: Seven Havens. Thanks to the novels that have come out in recent years, we’ve also gotten the chance to see more details about past Avatars such as Kyoshi, giving further insight into the Avatar cycle and also what the lives of the previous Avatars were like.
Avatar: Seven Havens will take place in the fallout of The Legend of Korra, and the new Avatar will deal with Korra’s legacy, but that doesn’t mean that the history of the Avatars before Korra won’t also be important. Avatars like Aang and Kyoshi had major impacts as well, and their legacy is also a part of the next Avatar’s history. While we’re still waiting to see what the new Avatar adds to the table, Avatar: The Last Airbender‘s future is sure to be exciting.
A Fan Theory Suggests That Each Avatar Improves Upon Their Predecessor’s Flaws
Even The Avatar’s Personality Is Part Of The Cycle
A fan theory on Reddit suggests that the personality of each new Avatar could cover the failings of the Avatar who came before them. Korra had a strong connection to each of the elements, for example, whereas Aang’s role as the last airbender sometimes needed to take precedence over his role as the Avatar. Roku’s friendship with Sozin contrasts a lot with Aang’s friendships, and Kyoshi was isolated and distant from her people, in contrast to Roku being close with the leader of his. This trend even dates back to older Avatars such as Yangchen and Kuruk (via Reddit).
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It is possible that this happens in part due to each Avatar imparting wisdom from their own experiences when advising the current iteration. Aang spoke with Roku more than with any of his other past lives, for example. It’s also possible that the Avatar is always learning from the mistakes of their previous incarnations, and they purposefully grow and change in order to avoid repeating their prior mistakes. Every Avatar in Avatar: The Last Airbender has made an impact, whether good or bad, and the ability to learn from their past lives is part of what makes the Avatar important.
Avatar: Seven Havens’ New Avatar Could Have More In Common With Aang Than Korra
Aang And The New Avatar Might Share A Theme Of Trying To Connect With Their Past
If this theory holds up, and if the events of The Legend of Korra haven’t impacted this component of the Avatar cycle, it might be possible to make predictions about the next Avatar based on what we’ve seen of Korra. Korra is a very headstrong character, so it’s possible that the next Avatar will avoid some of her early recklessness. Another of Korra’s biggest weaknesses is her self-doubt later in the show, and with the new Avatar being hunted for being considered a destroyer, she might need self-confidence in who she is to have the strength to fight for herself.
With the new Avatar being hunted for being considered a destroyer, she might need self-confidence in who she is to have the strength to fight for herself.
While we don’t have much information about Avatar: Seven Havens yet, we do know that she’ll try to connect with her long-lost sibling, learn about her past, and will have to deal with being considered a destroyer. From what we know so far, it’s very likely that she will have more in common with Aang than Korra. While the Air Nomads that Aang grew up with didn’t have a traditional family structure, his wish to hold onto what remains of his people’s culture could parallel the next Avatar’s desire to uncover her origins and connect with her past.
Avatar: Seven Havens‘ Avatar will have big shoes to fill regardless, and it remains to be seen how her character will honor the Avatars that came before her. The Avatars of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise have all made an impact on the world, no matter their flaws, and it sounds like the legacy of the Avatar is about to be very important.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Avatar: The Last Airbender is a critically acclaimed animated television series that blends elements of East Asian culture, epic fantasy, and coming-of-age narratives. The franchise explores themes of balance, harmony, and the struggle between good and evil, focusing on the journey of Aang, the last Airbender and the Avatar, who must master the elements and defeat the Fire Nation to restore peace to the world.
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