Talk:Amon/@comment-4521003-20111204223817/@comment-4575960-20111209092419

Nice theory MF. To expand on It though, I would hazard a guess that it' not as simple as bulling. In the trailer and concept art we see Korra apparently beating up several gang benders. If you toss in that possibility, you could theorize that Amon was a victim of gang violence, and holds a grudge against benders because of their involvement (similarly to Casey Jones from TMNT).

Another theory I've been juggling around is that Amon's ancestors used to be very powerful and wealthy, but somehow lost their fortune due to the 100 year war. I tend to prefer this idea because it explains both his hatred for benders and the war (since Amon seems to blame benders for it).