Well Jet's died, and yet here we are
╮(￣▽￣)╭ That’s fair
Why couldn't he do lightening himself?
(Transcript from Book 2, Episode 9- Bitter Work)
[Cut to Zuko training. The view is from the abandoned village. A smoking hill is seen in the distance. Cut to Zuko getting blown back by an explosion. He has a frustrated look on his face and clenches his fist. Iroh looks on while leaning against the building in the background.]
Zuko: Why can't I do it? Instead of lightning, it keeps exploding in my face! Like everything always does!
[Iroh gets up from his spot and walks over to Zuko. Zuko stands up.]
Iroh: I was afraid this might happen. You will not be able to master lightning until you have dealt with the turmoil inside you.
[Zuko turns to him, an angry look on his face.]
Zuko: [frustrated and enraged] What turmoil?
Iroh: Zuko, you must let go of your feelings of shame if you want your anger to go away.
Zuko: But I don't feel any shame at all! I'm as proud as ever!
Iroh: Prince Zuko, pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source. True humility is the only antidote to shame.
Zuko: Well... my life has been nothing but humbling lately.
That's a true fan for ya--right down to the exact episode, scene, and dialogue! (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
Zuko can’t do lightening if I can remember, but he can redirect but can’t do it himself.