Sokka
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Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Legend of Korra character | |
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Created by | Princess Yue (formerly) |
Nationality | Southern Water Tribe |
Sokka is a
In the original series, fifteen-year-old Sokka is a warrior of the Southern Water Tribe, a nation where some people are able to telekinetically manipulate, or "bend", water.[3] He, along with his younger sister Katara, discovers an Airbender named Aang, the long-lost Avatar, and accompanies him to defeat the imperialistic Fire Nation and bring peace to the war-torn nations.[4] Unlike his companions, Sokka is a non-bender, but as the show progresses he masters swordplay and proves himself to be a worthy and intelligent strategist. Being a non-bender, Sokka uses different weapons such as his boomerang and machete; and eventually a jian sword to combat enemies.
Conception and creation
In the Avatar Nick Mag Presents: First Edition issue by co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, stated that Sokka was originally designed as a minor figure; but when his comedian voice actor Jack DeSena brought liveliness to his character, they began to emphasize this quality.[5]
As a result of his design, Sokka's character is a source of comic relief throughout the series, often a victim of visual comedy. Among various running gags involving Sokka are his immersion in viscous substances, such as raw sewage, slurry, phlegm, or saliva; and forgetting that Toph is blind. Sokka also has a tendency to produce or at times laugh at jokes shared by no other character.[6]
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Personality
According to his sister Katara, Sokka was initially skeptical, abrasive, sexist, and immature but was always sharp-witted. Incapable of bending abilities himself, Sokka instead pursues martial arts, sciences, and engineering.[4][9] He is intelligent, resourceful, and at times he even proves to be quite scholarly. However, he is often clumsy and sometimes mistaken. Despite his flaws, he is loving, brotherly, and protective. He holds little interest in the mysticism of bending and prefers to rely on his strength and wits.[10][11] He tends to be rash, and his arrogance often leads to embarrassment, as during a haiku contest when, in his last verse of his song, he included too many syllables. Even though Sokka finds himself a victim of embarrassment, he has the capability to apologize and seek resolution to prevent further moments of embarrassment from occurring. This capability is evident from his sincere apology to the Kyoshi Warriors for his chauvinistic opinions in the fourth episode of Book One.
As an advocate of human carnivorism, Sokka is the main hunter in the group; often makes dry-witted jokes or abrasive remarks; and accordingly once describes himself as "the meat and sarcasm guy".[12][13]
Under the guidance of swordmaster Piandao, Sokka displays various unorthodox procedures when undergoing his training; such that Piandao relates that though Sokka's skills were unimpressive, he displayed much creativity, versatility, and intelligence.[14] As a rule, most or all of the foregoing characteristics appear as sources of comic relief.
After the failure of his Fire Nation invasion plan, Sokka attempted to restore his honor by risking his life to rescue his father from a highly secure prison known as 'the Boiling Rock'.
Innovations and abilities
Unusual for an inhabitant of a mystical world, Sokka prefers mechanistic science and is something of a
In addition to his engineering and strategic skills, Sokka shows a remarkable talent for poetry in "
As one of the only two non-benders in Aang's group, with the other being Suki, Sokka is often overshadowed by the bending skills of his friends;
Appearances in other media
Sokka's character has appeared in three
Film
Sokka was played by Jackson Rathbone in the live-action adaptation The Last Airbender. His name in the film is pronounced "SOH-kuh". Unlike the show, this version of Sokka has a serious demeanor, with most of his immature and humorous qualities either toned down or removed entirely. Significant criticism was pointed at the character difference.[25] Rathbone received the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor for his role in the film.
Remake
Sokka is played by Ian Ousley in the Netflix remake.[26]
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References
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- ^ a b Director: Dave Filoni; Writers: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko (February 21, 2005). "The Avatar Returns". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 1. Episode 2. Nickelodeon.
- ^ "In Their Elements." (September 2006) Nick Mag Presents, p. 7
- ^ Director: Giancarlo Volpe; Writers: Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko (2006-12-01). "The Guru". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2 (Book 2). Episode 19. Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
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- ^ Director: Ethan Spaulding; Writers: Lauren MacMullan (The Tale of Sokka), Joann Estoesta and Lisa Wahlander (The Tale of Toph and Katara) (2006-09-29). "The Tales of Ba Sing Se". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 15 (Book 2). Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
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- ^ Director: Lauren MacMullan; Writers: Michael Dante DiMartino (2005-02-25). "The Southern Air Temple". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 1. Episode 3. Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
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- ^ Director: Giancarlo Volpe; Writers: Tim Hendrick (2007-10-12). "Sokka's Master". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 3. Episode 4 (Book 3). Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
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- ^ Director: Giancarlo Volpe; Writers: John O'Bryan (2006-07-14). "The Library". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 14 (Book 2). Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
- ^ Director: Ethan Spaulding; Writers: Aaron Ehasz (2006-11-03). "Lake Laogai". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 17 (Book 2). Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
- ^ Director: Giancarlo Volpe; Writers: Joshua Hamilton (2006-05-26). "The Chase". Avatar: The Last Airbender. Season 2. Episode 8 (Book 2). Nickelodeon. Avatar: The Last Airbender. Episode Tanscript.
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