Book 2, Chapter 2: The Cave of Two Lovers
In my eyes, The Cave of Two Lovers is perhaps the most poignant and heartfelt episode in the entire series. It is a piece of art depicting the tragic beauty of love through several different yet intimately connected storylines. The love between Katara and Aang, unable to flourish because of his immaturity and their intense mission to end the war. The love between Iroh and his tea, causing him to go to extremes to obtain it (delectable tea, or deadly poison?). The love between Iroh and Zuko, tragic and complicated because of Zuko's dualistic nature ripping him apart. This love is mirrored by the love between them and the earth nation family that healed and fed them. Even though they showed them great kindness, Zuko ended up stealing their ostrich horse. Love can be a one-way-street met with tragedy on every turn. The love between Sokka and Chong... extremely awkward for nearly the entire episode, yet ending in a mutual understanding and a beautiful message of not letting the