The Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise takes place in a fantasy universe that draws inspiration from and makes references to real-world history. What historical events might have inspired the plot of The Promise? Use evidence from the text and your own research to support your argument.

How might the experience of reading The Promise differ for those who have and have not previously watched the animated Avatar series? Do you think the book is aimed toward one audience or the other, and why?

Aang’s role as the Avatar is to preserve the harmony of the world. Consider the meaning of the word “harmony.” How do characters within the story interpret this word differently from one another? How do these differences drive the plot and thematic meaning of the novel?