Disclaimer: Title owned by Shakespeare; Avatar owned by a bunch of producers who don't deserve it anyway.
"Why would he banish you if he didn't care?"
At the time, I was only hurt and angry at my uncle's words; now I understand. Ozai cared enough to ensure I was gone. He believed the avatar dead when he sent me on the fool's errand he hoped would keep me occupied for the rest of my life.
He considered me a threat.
Pride and shame, my saving graces. Pride in myself enough not to fall, shame in my family's sins making me strong.
Like waterbending.
I understand Iroh's words.
The purest of fires strikes me – and I strike back.