Talk:Iroh/@comment-4545803-20111122162245/@comment-4522016-20111127033725

I agree, Madam Subclause. I do think Iroh had some similarities to Jiang Ziya. Avatar Wiki cites Bak Mei and Mr. Miyagi as having influenced Iroh's character but I can also see Liu Ji and Wen Tianxiang as influences also. Iroh embodied the values of many historical Chinese cultural icons -embracing personal/emotional growth, philosophy, military strategy, appreciation of the arts, and discipline. So even though I wished they'd developed his character more, I'm glad they decided to make him an important part of the plot development :)