Prince Zuko ftw.
His path of redemption was very unique compared to most series of the same kind, as it forced him to confront the consequences of his actions, as well as not being changed simply via words. He had to face guilt for sticking to his ideals in order to truly change. Change is scary, and sometimes it takes a terrible mistake and a lot of healing for it to happen. It's what made his dynamic with Katara so intriguing. She had lost so much to the Fire Nation, and was even betrayed and compromised by one of theirs. The fact the two became so close proved their growth as characters throughout the series. Early Zuko could never possibly be friends with Katara, and Early Katara could never have the strength to forgive Zuko.
His path of redemption was very unique compared to most series of the same kind, as it forced him to confront the consequences of his actions, as well as not being changed simply via words. He had to face guilt for sticking to his ideals in order to truly change. Change is scary, and sometimes it takes a terrible mistake and a lot of healing for it to happen. It's what made his dynamic with Katara so intriguing. She had lost so much to the Fire Nation, and was even betrayed and compromised by one of theirs. The fact the two became so close proved their growth as characters throughout the series. Early Zuko could never possibly be friends with Katara, and Early Katara could never have the strength to forgive Zuko.