Religion and Spiritualism in Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a show that follows the adventure of a young boy named Aang. He was discovered frozen in iceberg for the last 100 years and now with the help of his friends he must master all the elements and restore peace and balance to the war-torn world.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a show that effectively uses religious parallels to portray Eastern ideologies, challenging and broadening the viewer’s perspective. I will explore the various underlying themes that make the world of Avatar seem alive as well as explain the significance of such themes and its impact upon the audience and viewers. To learn more about the themes highlighted in this website click here. (Spoilers)