An exploration of the fire clan and how their introduction fundamentally reshapes our understanding of Na'vi identity and culture. Cleo analyzes the character archetypes emerging from promotional material, examining how the Ash People represent different cultural approaches to survival, power, and community than the forest or reef Na'vi. She connects these narrative choices to real-world indigenous representation, discusses how the Sully family will navigate encountering Na'vi who don't share their values, and unpacks why fire as an element changes the symbolic and emotional stakes of the entire franchise.

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