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Nala Robinson Quotes

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The book love is a Revolution tells the story of Nala, a young, black, and plus-sized girl, exploring love through a romantic relationship while learning to love herself. Nala Robinson is a plus-sized black girl living in New york. Her character shows lots of traits of impulsiveness and one of the best quotes I think shows this is “Oh you're a vegetarian Tye asks, I give a slow yes that's a lie” Page 26. This quote reveals a lot about Nalas impulsiveness and how it affects her relationships. Nalas' impulsive behavior is shown in her decision to lie about being a vegetarian. She is not a vegetarian, but she wants to please Tye and avoid conflict. This type of behavior is impulsive because she is not thinking about the consequences of her actions. At the moment, it seems like a small lie, but it can lead to bigger problems down the road. …show more content…

This impulsive behavior is shown in her speech and conversations with others as Nala often dominates the conversation and talks without giving other people a chance to share their thoughts.
A third quote that shows her impulsiveness is your “you're so sensitive always thinking someone trying to leave you out this isn't 6th grade” Page 120. In this quote she's having a conversation with her cousin Imani. This quote highlights Nala's impulsive behavior when it comes to her relationship with others and her speech. Nala's impulsive behavior can also be seen in her relationships with others, particularly her romantic interests and conversations with her cousin Imani She often acts impulsively based on her emotions, without fully considering the other person's feelings.
In conclusion, the character Nala shows traits of impulsiveness throughout the story, and as the book continues, she learns valuable lessons about love for herself and

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