In four seasons ofAbbott Elementary, Ava (Janelle James) has gone from a selfish, uninterested principal to a caring, yet still fashionable friend. After losing her job at the school, she started to see how much she loved that job and her students. She wanted to be the one that gave them a chance. As much as she enjoys making fun of her colleagues, she realizes they would do anything for her, including risking their jobs to reinstate her. Although she still characteristically makes fun of them, she understands what she has at Abbott and isn’t willing to lose it again.
It took a lot for Ava to get to this point, and she greatly improved her personalrelationships inAbbott Elementaryseason 4. Her romance with O’Shon (Matthew Law) is the best example, as she is learning to communicate healthily with her partners. Even though she keeps messing up, O’Shon shows Ava that he is in it for the long haul and is willing to be patient as she navigates this new journey.It is also time for Ava to branch out and think of ways to repair other key relationshipsin her life afterAbbott Elementaryseason 4’s finale.
Is Ava Willing To Hear Him Out?
Season 4, episode 7 ofAbbott Elementaryintroduces us to Ava’s dad.Previously, we had seen nothing from Ava’s past make its way into the school. In fact, she had kept her family life completely hidden.When Gregory (Tyler James Williams) mentions that his new barber is Ava’s father (Keith David), she freezesand claims she has nothing to say to him. This is one of the few times we see Ava reveal who she actually is in front of the cameras, as opposed to the facade she puts up to protect herself.
While she had avoided speaking to him all season, it did not deter Ava’s father from speaking on her behalf.
This gave us a hint of what their relationship is like without having to explain it. Inseason 4, episode 21 ofAbbott Elementary, the school and local neighborhood businesses rally for Ava against the district to reinstate her as the principal. While she has avoided speaking to him all season, it does not deter Ava’s father from speaking on her behalf.
This shows that he is willing to try to amend whatever has broken in their relationship. Does that mean Ava is willing to hear him out? Maybe. No matter what happened between them, it is going to be up to her if she wants to allow him back into her life.If she is willing to give her father another chance, then we may start to see more of who Ava truly is inAbbot Elementaryseason 5,rather than her becoming more closed off again.
Ava Has Been Working On Herself And Will Continue That Through Season 5
With The Help Of Her Father, We Will See A New Version Of Ava
Ava has always been a character who will do whatever is best for herself. Thus, she has been successful in her career inside and outside the school. It is no secret that she is willing to do anything, including bribing a golf course, to improve life for herself as well as the students at Abbott Elementary. She has made strides by allowing herself to be friends with the rest of thecast ofAbbott Elementaryand dating a man she previously thought was too poor for her.
It is important that, through this exploration, she still remains true to herself.
It is clear that Ava wants to be a better person, one that more resembles Janine(Quinta Brunson)even though she would never admit that to her face. Ava’s character development is something that must continue in season 5. In order for this to happen, there is a chance we are going to see more of Ava’s family. With the help of her father, she may explore forgiveness and come to terms with her past to continue to better herself.
It is important that, through this exploration, she still remains true to herself. If she allows, her father will be there to ensure this journey gives her the answers she is looking for. All of this is going to depend on Ava and her willingness to better understand herself as well as where she came from. No matter what she chooses to do, her friends (and real-world fans) will be there to support her in the next season ofAbbott Elementary.
