At first, Sokka was skeptical and abrasive, "sexist" and "immature," according to Katara.[1] He was always sharp-witted. Detached from Katara's and Aang's pursuit of the bending arts, he openly expressed his 'Bender Envy'.[5][12] Sokka thought bending was what got the world in trouble in the first place, so he believes only the skill and strength of ordinary men like himself could ultimately defeat the fuego Nation.[13] Not having bending abilities himself, Sokka instead preferred the ways of the warrior and the scientist.[14][15] He took his responsibility as protector very seriously.[2] Initially,...