Many thanks to avatar-etiquette for taking the time to field this rumor.
Who is Amon?
This question is most likely the second most bothersome issue to LoK fans (the first being, without even blinking, “What happened to Ursa?”)
Now, there have been quite a few theories floating around concerning his identity and the one presented here is the newest: Is Amon Lee from ATLA’s episode 207, Zuko Alone?
Many people had made the connection in “The Revelation” when Amon told his audience of his past. He and his non-bender parents lived a humble life on a farm; one day, a firebender had attacked his parents and burned his face, forcing him to conceal his scars behind his mask.
It should make sense, right? There are two pieces of compelling evidence, however, that will disprove this theory. They are concisely listed below:
- Lee’s family was harassed by earthbender thugs, not a firebender.
- The episode “Zuko Alone” had taken place in spring of 100 ASC, an entire 70 years before The Legend of Korra. If Lee were alive, he would be at least 80 years old.