by Regulus » March 25th, 2013, 8:51 pm
Oooh... this could be interesting.
It's kinda hard to say, really. They both go through some hard times, although they deal with it in nearly opposite ways.
I have to say, I do admire Zira's perseverance, dedication, bravery, and sheer stubbornness. Yet, I don't necessarily think she's the best queen.
Sarabi is much more politically correct in her actions, I guess. She's the better diplomat, for sure. But, given that, I almost wonder what would have happened if she was more like Zira, and stood up directly to Scar without Simba's help. Her cooperation is really a double-edged sword.
So, when it comes to strength and ambition, Zira wins easily. But in terms of charisma and wisdom, Sarabi has the upper hand.
I'd say Sarabi's the better queen for that reason (but only slightly), but if they were willing to work together, they would make a great team.