Nala informs Simba that the Pride Lands, now ruled by Scar, are in ruins. Nala implores Simba to go back to the Pride Lands and become king, because it is seen as his rightful duty as heir to the king. At this point in the film, Simba must choose whether to go back to the Pride Lands or to stay with Timon and Pumba away from the traumatic events of his past. Initially, Simba refuses to return home. However, he is visited by an apparition of his deceased father, and this convinces Simba that he is obligated to return home and take care of his kingdom. When Simba decides to go back to his home, he crosses a threshold and thus advances in his
Nala informs Simba that the Pride Lands, now ruled by Scar, are in ruins. Nala implores Simba to go back to the Pride Lands and become king, because it is seen as his rightful duty as heir to the king. At this point in the film, Simba must choose whether to go back to the Pride Lands or to stay with Timon and Pumba away from the traumatic events of his past. Initially, Simba refuses to return home. However, he is visited by an apparition of his deceased father, and this convinces Simba that he is obligated to return home and take care of his kingdom. When Simba decides to go back to his home, he crosses a threshold and thus advances in his