THE CHAD IROH; The Virgin Ozai; Mentors Zuko through the most difficult chapters of his life; Military genius; laid siege to Ba Sing Se; Military strategy is dumb; loses even with Sozin’s comet; Abusive parent, victimizes Zuko and Azula; Does one-arm pull-ups for reps; Models forgiveness, humility, wisdom, patience; teaches martial arts and leadership; Best tea-maker in Ba Sing Se; Cares only about world domination and posturing; Uses intimidation and cruelty; Variety of healthy interests including tea, Pai Sho, and music; Gives himself title “Phoenix King”; Enriches the lives of nearly everyone he encounters; Views others as resources; treats inexperienced troops like expendable trash; People call him “The Dragon of the West” willingly; Has a legacy through Zuko and friends; impacts viewers in the real world; “Leaves from the Vine” brings grown men to tears; Burned his 13-year-old son’s face in front of everyone; Son follows Chad Iroh’s footsteps; no legacy; Only is Firelord by coercing wife into killing Azulon, who preferred Iroh; Invents lightning redirection by studying waterbenders; believes all nations have something to offer; Could be Firelord; defers to Zuko to benefit Zuko and the whole world; Close-minded; thinks the Fire Nation is the master race
