This makes him somewhat of a tragic figure and a complex character, as he is motivated by a longing for the praise and love Kovu receives from Zira more than anything else.
He also desires to please his mother, in order to get her attention, which eventually leads to his downfall. Because he was neglected by Zira in favor of Kovu, Nuka was shown to have a strong, envious sibling rivalry for his younger brother. Considering his feelings of inadequacy and bitterness over his pride's favoritism towards Kovu, however, it is likely his egotism is, in fact, a defense mechanism to shield his insecurities and grant himself a sense of self-worth. However, he has an inflated opinion of himself as he claims to be the strongest and the smartest. Nuka was shown to be cowardly, somewhat slightly neurotic. It is never explained why Nuka was rejected in favor of Kovu. Despite being the oldest of Zira's children, he is neglected by Zira in favor of Kovu, Scar's chosen heir. Sometime in between the events of The Lion King and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, he was banished to the Outlands alongside Zira, his siblings, and the rest of Scar's followers. Nuka is the oldest son of Zira and was born at some point during Scar's reign as King of the Pride Lands.
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