Talk:Azula/@comment-75.94.60.254-20110811072239

You know...despite the show hyping her up to be the greatest manipulator I think she is second to Zuko. Zuko betrayed everyone at the right moment in order to extract maximum benefit from the situation.

Zhao captured Aang. The Avatar was the last serious thread to the Fire Nation, if Zuko allowed Zhao to return the Avatar than this would mean that his nation's future would be secured. But Zuko didn't care about that and betrayed him, because if Zhao did return the Avatar Zuko would loose even more favor in the Firelord's court.

Then he betrayed Iroh exactly when the situation called for. The Avatar was in his hands and the Dai-Li were backing up Azula. What was he to do, fight the Dai-Li + Azula and join the loosing side? Hell no, he betrayed his uncle and took the glory for killing the Avatar(this worked even better for him, since he believed he would receive just a pardon for his previous failings).

Then when it was clear that the Avatar was alive, he decided to betray his father and join the Gaang. Let's face it - once the Firelord learned that his son screwed again, he would be banished forever, especially after the hero welcome. With him betraying his nation he rolls a dice - if the Avatar wins he usurps the throne. It was the most favorable option in his unfavorable situation.

And then he won, usurped the throne, jailed his father and sister and made himself look like a hero.

Sure, I like Azula, but compared to Zuko she's second class.