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Post by mindbender18 on Oct 21, 2006 12:31:09 GMT -5
I believe Aang is maturer than Zuko. Aang has been through just as much as Zuko(if not more) and also has the fate of the world resting on his shoulders and yet he has a smile on his face day in and day out. Unlike Zuko, Aang knows whining and moping about his problems are not going to make them go away, so he just lives is life one day at a time trying to make them better. That's mature
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Post by Amira on Oct 21, 2006 15:01:45 GMT -5
I have a hard time imagining Aang and Katara together, honestly XD I kind of like the idea of Zuko/Katara. From their personalities, I'd say they're very compatible. Zuko is a lost and hurting soul, and Katara is indeed very motherly, kind, and understanding. Therefore, she would be compassionate towards Zuko, in my opinion. Which is something he needs. Song was very motherly too and very concerned about Zuko's feelings. Katara has a stubborn streak and is quick to anger. She also gets very defensive. Those are not healing qualities. With Zuko, who shares some of those same traits, there would be no one to diffuse the anger. She gets that with Aang, like Zuko get that with Iroh. And quite frankly, I don't see Katara wanting to be in a relationship where she has to carry the burden of making the relationship work. I don't think she'd want to be in a relationship where she has to "heal" someone's emotional wounds. Zuko needs to heal himself. And how come Katara's motherly (understanding, supportive, caring) qualities with Zuko are part of her being romantic with him, but the same motherly qualities make Aang her pseudo-son. Seems just a tad like a double standard. That being said, Aang is far more emotionally mature than Zuko. Zuko often displays behavior that I would expect to see in a ten year old, not a seventeen year old.
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Post by trustno1 on Oct 21, 2006 15:12:34 GMT -5
I have a hard time imagining Aang and Katara together, honestly XD I kind of like the idea of Zuko/Katara. From their personalities, I'd say they're very compatible. Zuko is a lost and hurting soul, and Katara is indeed very motherly, kind, and understanding. Therefore, she would be compassionate towards Zuko, in my opinion. Which is something he needs. Well, I know what you mean, but so was Song. I think it's Kataras persistance, which speaks for Zutara the most. Zuko wants to keep his feelings for himself (I guess he thinks, that he looks strong this way), so he constantly keeps pushing people away (like the time he scared the gAang away, when Katara wanted to help him during "the Chase" or when Aang wanted to befriend with Zuko at the end of the "Blue Spirit"). If a girl wants to get to the kind and compassionate Zuko hidden somewhere deep down inside she will needs the guts to make him, hear her out, that's why I think that Katara is the best choice for Zuko now as just being supportive or finding Zuko cute is just not enough.
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Post by romance_is_for_lovers on Oct 21, 2006 17:15:56 GMT -5
Aug 28, 2006, 10:07pm, firework wrote:
With the quote, I agree with firework because, I, also see that there's nothing wrong with the girl be older. I could relate to that because I like a guy who is about 1-2 years younger than me (but he's freakin' tall!) but unlike Aang, he's more mature. Here's my view of the maturity/age thing:
Aang: Okay, Aang can be mature and serious when he wants to be and that's only when he has to fight because you can't exactly be immature and win a fight against a power-hungry girl (Azula ;D). Although Aang is becoming a lot more mature than he was in the beginning of the show, he's not exactly mature enough for Katara, I doubt he'll ever be. When Aang acts mature he's a lot more aggressive than he normally is so I'm not sure if that would be the definition of maturity.
Katara: It seems like the universe and/or destiny has made her become mature, what with her mother dying, her dad in the war and her doing chores all the time. Personally (as a 14-year-old going on 15), I can relate to her level of maturity. Katara can be mature when she wants to be, which is practically all the time, and then she can let loose but there's something holding her back from letting loose to much unlike Aang.
Zuko: As Katara, I believe that destiny has made him mature because he had no other choice, although when I think about it, there's a difference between aging and maturing. Zuko's had to grow up since Ozai banished him and everything but at the beginning he wasn't exactly mature but he wasn't as immature as Aang, that make sense? In the second season, with Zuko's character developing, he's maturing as well.
Kataang: Somehow, I just couldn't imagine Aang and Katara being together, not because of the age difference, but because of the maturity level. Yeah sure, it's nice to have someone to help you loosen up but Aang can get extremely loose or be "mature" to the point where he's just kind of...mean. Either that, or he acts like a puppy dog around Katara, doing her every command. With age, they could be compatible, maturity wise, I highly doubt.
Zutara: Zuko is maturing a lot more this season (second season) and Katara is already mature. Katara is more free-spirited than Zuko, who is serious most of the time, so therefore they could be better for each other, maturity wise. As far as age is concerned, what girl hasn't wanted a guy older than her?
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Post by Kirsten on Oct 22, 2006 12:31:47 GMT -5
OMG! I was thinking about this, if Zuko joined the group then him and Katara will start becoming closer!
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Post by kalluwen on Oct 23, 2006 14:10:55 GMT -5
Going back to Tertius's reply on page 1, maturity is not something that age gives, it is something earned through learning. Can you be so sure that you wouldn't do something in a given situation that goes against what you truly believe?
Recently I've met a really nice girl who when I first met her told me something that would put most guys off. I told her that if I loved a woman something like that wouldn't bother me. I'm 19, you'd expect maturity from me, but now I think I lied to her and I hate myself for it. The situation has really bothered me and confused me, so I have done nothing to either bring the relationship to something more than friends or let it die where it is. I'm thinking that I'm not all that mature as of right now, and have proven our point (small though it may be).
Aang has shown incredible maturity and wisdom for his age and is easily on par if not more mature than Katara.
Besides I think that as an old man Aang would still be goofing around and trying to ride the Unagi.
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Post by thedarkone on Oct 23, 2006 14:32:35 GMT -5
I have a hard time imagining Aang and Katara together, honestly XD I kind of like the idea of Zuko/Katara. From their personalities, I'd say they're very compatible. Zuko is a lost and hurting soul, and Katara is indeed very motherly, kind, and understanding. Therefore, she would be compassionate towards Zuko, in my opinion. Which is something he needs. Song was very motherly too and very concerned about Zuko's feelings. Katara has a stubborn streak and is quick to anger. She also gets very defensive. Those are not healing qualities. With Zuko, who shares some of those same traits, there would be no one to diffuse the anger. She gets that with Aang, like Zuko get that with Iroh. And quite frankly, I don't see Katara wanting to be in a relationship where she has to carry the burden of making the relationship work. I don't think she'd want to be in a relationship where she has to "heal" someone's emotional wounds. Zuko needs to heal himself. And how come Katara's motherly (understanding, supportive, caring) qualities with Zuko are part of her being romantic with him, but the same motherly qualities make Aang her pseudo-son. Seems just a tad like a double standard. That being said, Aang is far more emotionally mature than Zuko. Zuko often displays behavior that I would expect to see in a ten year old, not a seventeen year old. D'accord!I'm gonna have to exalt you again! I agree 100%
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Post by Amira on Oct 23, 2006 14:37:03 GMT -5
The problem is that most people assume that because Aang is sort of carefree and fun-loving, he's immature. The fact that he can go through all of the pain and endure the burdens thrust upon him and still remain fun-loving Aang is pretty amazing. And being free-spirited and fun-loving seems to be a trait of his people. Iroh even said the air nomads had great senses of humor. Iroh does goofy things and no one thinks he's immature. Gyatso played pranks and put fun ahead of training sometimes and no one would say he's immature.
That being said, brooding and angsty does not equal maturity. Zuko is prone to angry outbursts, ridiculing things he doesn't understand, and whining and complaining. Unlike Aang, Zuko has let his pain and grief consume him.
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Post by Lady Liesl on Oct 23, 2006 17:50:54 GMT -5
Whenever I hear age and maturity together it reminds me of an arguement/debate I got into in lit class a few weeks ago. When my lit teacher had asked us if we thought that your maturity level was based on age, almost everyone in the class raised their hand. The only one that didn't was little old me, too stuborn to put it down after I'd raised it. And (much to everyone's surprise) my lit teacher sided with me on that one.
Age doesnt determine how mature you are. Believe it or not, DH, there are 16-year olds that still giggle to themselves ever time they see the word "Bosom" in an old-english book. I agree that with time you can grow more matue, but maturity has to do on the person's personality. And yes, they CAN have a sense of humor and still be mature.
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Post by Kiwi on Oct 24, 2006 6:52:16 GMT -5
I think Aang has matured quite alot.
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Post by Power on Oct 24, 2006 6:59:38 GMT -5
Kiwi I adore your Avatar to death...its so cute!
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Post by yuesmoon on Nov 12, 2006 17:06:23 GMT -5
I still ship kataang. And really, this is not just because i ALWAYS have. Aang is just a kid sometimes, but other times, he seems way mature. It's not a crime to want to have fun. And he's really shown he can handle things, I think when he grows up, he'll be the most legendary Avatar of all. Zuko is mature. WAY mature, that's also why i like Maiko, they're both mature, and they would both agree on stuff. Zutara, Kataang, Maiko, what ever floats your boat. But i'll always be Kataang. Always.
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Post by bomeraangsquad on Nov 12, 2006 17:15:08 GMT -5
1.) Zuko: He commanded an entire firenation ship, was banished and burned, and is at least very motivated. 2.) Katara: She is Aang's waterbending teacher, her mother died, and she is a guiding force in the gaang. 3.) Aang: He couldn't handle his destiny and ran from it, he is often too goofy in serious situations, and he is also the youngest out of the three.
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Post by Huntress Krystle on Feb 27, 2007 12:20:45 GMT -5
We'll, im more of a Zutara fan, but that's just me being biased. I don't think Zuko is more mature than Aang. Aang is most of the time like a child but on some circumstances he also seems mature for his age. He's only 12 and he could mature more in the following years. I don't mind if Katara ends up with Aang because he genuinely cares for her, wants to protect her and really likes her a lot. I also think Katara's one of the main reasons why Aang continues to mature and be more responsible. However, in books 1 and 2, observing katara's perspective, i don't think her feelings for Aang are romantic. I have yet to see the upcoming books/episodes before I can conlude I guess, for now all I could say is that both Zuko and Aang could become better people if they have Katara by their side. Zuko who's often a pessimist needs someone like Katara who could cheer him up, give him hope, understand him and help him come out of his shell. That's why I'm Zutara. But so does Aang. I think Katara's essential in making him face reality, handle his responsibility and giving him strength.
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Post by glowingarrow on Feb 27, 2007 16:28:58 GMT -5
Zuko is less mature than Aang. And since the spoilers say Katara likes Aang back...I think this debate is pretty pointless. are you kidding me? you just bashed this thread ( as you were told not to) and you claim zuko is less mature then aang? how? zuko is a 16 year old kid who has already been through puberty, lost his mother, and faced many hardships as a kid. Aang is slowly maturing, but hell always be a fun loving kid who wants to play. I agree with the thread maker. Although i'd rather see Katang, i think Zutara would be better mature wise.
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