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[ the symbolism behind hairstyles in “avatar: the last airbender” ]
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[ the symbolism behind hairstyles in “avatar: the last airbender” ]
This is specifically about Zuko / Azula who have THEE most iconic, contrasting hair evolutions.
To understand why, you first need to know that hair is important to Fire Nation culture as it’s based on China where hair was historically representative of personal / family honor.
To understand why, you first need to know that hair is important to Fire Nation culture as it’s based on China where hair was historically representative of personal / family honor.
To Azula, hair represents PERFECTION. It became an extension of herself, her power & her self worth. Any disruption in order throws her off.
“Almost isn't good enough” she says after realising one (1) strand was out of place — despite the fact she literally just LIGHTNINGBENDED
“Almost isn't good enough” she says after realising one (1) strand was out of place — despite the fact she literally just LIGHTNINGBENDED
