Is Spider Loyal to Humans or Na’vi?
In the Avatar movies, Spider is a human kid raised by the Na’vi on Pandora. His real name is Miles Socorro, son of a human colonel who fights against the Na’vi. This makes Spider’s loyalty a big question. Does he side with his human family or the blue-skinned Na’vi who raised him? Fans debate this because Spider shows pull in both directions.
Spider grows up with Jake Sully’s family after the first movie. He speaks Na’vi, rides ikrans, and lives like one of them. In Avatar: The Way of Water, he bonds deeply with them, even saving lives during battles. He calls Jake “bro” and acts loyal to the Na’vi way of life. But his human dad, Quaritch, comes back cloned in a new body. Quaritch wants Spider close, and Spider feels that blood tie. He gets captured and helps his dad sometimes, like sharing info on Na’vi hiding spots.
This split shows in key scenes. Spider hates humans wrecking Pandora at first. Yet he can’t fully turn against his father. In the third movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash, things get tougher. Spider wrestles with who he is. He saves Na’vi friends but also warns his dad about dangers. It’s not black and white. James Cameron, the director, builds Spider as someone torn between worlds. For more on Avatar flaws and character arcs, check this piece: https://www.thefp.com/p/everything-wrong-with-avatar.
Spider’s choice matters because it questions if humans can truly join the Na’vi. He wears an exopack to breathe, reminding everyone he’s human. Na’vi trust him, but humans see him as a traitor or asset. By the latest film, Spider leans Na’vi but keeps human roots. His story highlights loyalty as a mix, not a switch.
Sources
https://www.thefp.com/p/everything-wrong-with-avatar
