Summary
Avatar is a cartoon set in a universe where some people can manipulate one of the elements through "bending." The story is about the discovery of the one person who is capable of manipulating all four elements after he's been missing for 100 years, and his journey to end a war and return balance to the world. Sokka is fifteen-years-old and a non-bender, meaning he has no special abilities, though he learns throughout the series that he adds value to the team in other ways (planning, strategy/tactics, creativity, and more conventional fighting). He's from a tribal culture and considers himself a warrior. Throughout much of the series, he's largely the one who keeps the Avatar & friends moving forward on a schedule and focused on the mission at hand. He's an intelligent character, though he can be pretty goofy at times, but he grapples with his self-worth, guilt, and pessimism. Always the first one to throw himself into battle, Sokka would sacrifice himself for his family and friends in a heartbeat.
personality
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intelligent . pragmatic . protective . determined . creative
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skeptical . cynical . goofy . paranoid
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sarcastic . self-doubting . insecure . complainer