Personality: Since they were cubs, Nala was friends with Simba, a male cub who was the prince of Pride Rock. She was spunky and full of energy and sass. She was also not above calling Simba out when he said that they were going to go to the watering hole because there was nothing special about the watering hole, but quickly realizing that he wasn't actually planning on going there. Like Simba, she was curious of the world around her and more than happy to explore it, even if she was not supposed too. She points out to Simba that they could get in big trouble if someone knew that they were in the elephant graveyard, but the manner in which she states it isn't at all like she is worried about it.
As an adult, many of the traits that Nala had as a cub are still there. She is clearly intelligent and thinks outside of the box, planning- just like she has when they had 'ditched the dodo' Zazu. Instead of remaining at Pride Rock to linger in the desolation, Nala set out in search of food from other sources as well as aid. Her first appearance after the time-skip shows the change. She has clearly grown, just like Simba, and has become a fierce hunter. She stalks Pumba through the grass and is all business when she goes to attack him. Nala was serious in her fight when Simba sought to intervene, and even though Simba was a full-grown lion, Nala still managed to pin him under her.
Even though life has been hard on her since the death of Mufasa and the supposed death of Simba, she still holds that courageous and fearless spirit. Yet she also still has that softer side. While her intent was to kill Pumba for food, once she learns that he is a friend of Simba's, she goes no further despite fact that they are part of a lion's food chain.
Nala also has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she is happy beyond words to find Simba alive, she isn't a pushover. She didn't understand his 'no worries' attitude and made sure that he knew about it. She has no qualms about yelling at him, using that sharp tongue of hers, or forcing him to confront the truth even if he doesn't want too. For Nala, Simba is the rightful King and Scar is just an impostor on the throne. No matter how many times Simba says that Scar is King and that he isn't, Nala won't let it rest. Nala is not happy or satisfied with those answers though. Even if he is technically King, she doesn't hold back in berating him for being stupid.
She can be quick to anger, especially when it deals with something that she puts her belief in. She is stubborn, not being cowed or pushed aside and keeps burrowing for the truth. Nala has tenacity, not willing to allow failure to succeed. Yet, despite the fact that her words can be harsh at times, she never says them to be spiteful and they tend to be the truth- direct and in your face. For her, it is not just about Simba taking the throne because she wants him too, but instead she knows that he has too. Without him, the future of Pride Rock would have bee a dark one as all ready things had gone from bad to worse under Scar.
Nala though is also kind and warm, social when it is the time to be. She tenderly tells Simba that she missed him, giving him an affectionate nuzzle and even later a lick on the cheek. She clearly makes a good mother, being kind and gentle with her daughter, as is shown later from the canon point I am taking her from. She recognizes that their daughter takes after both Simba and herself, but doesn't feel the urge to watch her every second and hover above her. The sassiness from her childhood can still be seen even in her adult self, as she repeats the line from their childhood about danger when they go to take back Pride Rock.
Over all, Nala is an intelligent lioness who sticks to her ideals and doesn't back down. She is a fearless adult who has no qualms about making her point known. Nala is a competent hunter but also has a warm and spunky side to her as well.
Nala | The Lion King | Reserved | ii
Since they were cubs, Nala was friends with Simba, a male cub who was the prince of Pride Rock. She was spunky and full of energy and sass. She was also not above calling Simba out when he said that they were going to go to the watering hole because there was nothing special about the watering hole, but quickly realizing that he wasn't actually planning on going there. Like Simba, she was curious of the world around her and more than happy to explore it, even if she was not supposed too. She points out to Simba that they could get in big trouble if someone knew that they were in the elephant graveyard, but the manner in which she states it isn't at all like she is worried about it.
As an adult, many of the traits that Nala had as a cub are still there. She is clearly intelligent and thinks outside of the box, planning- just like she has when they had 'ditched the dodo' Zazu. Instead of remaining at Pride Rock to linger in the desolation, Nala set out in search of food from other sources as well as aid. Her first appearance after the time-skip shows the change. She has clearly grown, just like Simba, and has become a fierce hunter. She stalks Pumba through the grass and is all business when she goes to attack him. Nala was serious in her fight when Simba sought to intervene, and even though Simba was a full-grown lion, Nala still managed to pin him under her.
Even though life has been hard on her since the death of Mufasa and the supposed death of Simba, she still holds that courageous and fearless spirit. Yet she also still has that softer side. While her intent was to kill Pumba for food, once she learns that he is a friend of Simba's, she goes no further despite fact that they are part of a lion's food chain.
Nala also has a strong sense of right and wrong. Even though she is happy beyond words to find Simba alive, she isn't a pushover. She didn't understand his 'no worries' attitude and made sure that he knew about it. She has no qualms about yelling at him, using that sharp tongue of hers, or forcing him to confront the truth even if he doesn't want too. For Nala, Simba is the rightful King and Scar is just an impostor on the throne. No matter how many times Simba says that Scar is King and that he isn't, Nala won't let it rest. Nala is not happy or satisfied with those answers though. Even if he is technically King, she doesn't hold back in berating him for being stupid.
She can be quick to anger, especially when it deals with something that she puts her belief in. She is stubborn, not being cowed or pushed aside and keeps burrowing for the truth. Nala has tenacity, not willing to allow failure to succeed. Yet, despite the fact that her words can be harsh at times, she never says them to be spiteful and they tend to be the truth- direct and in your face. For her, it is not just about Simba taking the throne because she wants him too, but instead she knows that he has too. Without him, the future of Pride Rock would have bee a dark one as all ready things had gone from bad to worse under Scar.
Nala though is also kind and warm, social when it is the time to be. She tenderly tells Simba that she missed him, giving him an affectionate nuzzle and even later a lick on the cheek. She clearly makes a good mother, being kind and gentle with her daughter, as is shown later from the canon point I am taking her from. She recognizes that their daughter takes after both Simba and herself, but doesn't feel the urge to watch her every second and hover above her. The sassiness from her childhood can still be seen even in her adult self, as she repeats the line from their childhood about danger when they go to take back Pride Rock.
Over all, Nala is an intelligent lioness who sticks to her ideals and doesn't back down. She is a fearless adult who has no qualms about making her point known. Nala is a competent hunter but also has a warm and spunky side to her as well.