Talk:Fire Nation/@comment-201.42.190.193-20120318192313

Fire Nation = China The FIRE NATION has obvious references to the TianXia [under heaven] system, used by ancient China from the dawn of the civilization until the end of the opium wars. It consists in the belief that ALL under heaven is under emperor's command, and anyone outside this sphere of control/influence is a barbarian/savage [like Azula says to Zuko if he hasn’t became a savage yet by living with EK people] and the only way of NOT being recognized as a savage is to adopt Han culture,customs and way of life [similar to FN colonization and culture spreading]. ALSO Azula told to Long Feng that Divine Right to rule is something we're born with. THAT’S a clear reference to the Mandate of Heaven concept that states that a good ruler must have its mandate [right to rule] granted by ‘Heaven’. It’s  fundamental belief in obeying  your parents AND elders, like generals and masters is a trait of the Confucian thought, Even Ozai showed signs of respect AND fear when talking to his father (Azulon) And even more obvious references are their culture,clothing,weapon,hairstyle. So,when people basically assume FN is Japan from the lack of proper study/SHEER bias toward China. I say, just read/study history, specially history besides ww2,modern imperialism,and such. And take a look at the ancient days. Said such, I hope people don’t get me wrong when I post many things relating FN to China. –fnsupport-  -fn traditionalist movt-