Essay on The Lion King a Heros Journey - 913 Words

The Lion King is a true heros journey that takes place in the savannas of Africa. The title the Lion King emphasizes that a lion is king, most likely referring to the main character, Simba. Simba is the main hero in the story because he regains his kingdom and defeats evil. The main characters archetype is king; he takes responsibility for his actions and his kingdom, he regains order and control. Simba takes part in a heros journey by being a part of the departure, initiation, and the return. Simba was banished from his homeland by his evil uncle Scars hyenas (who acted as his personal army and assistants), who were really supposed to kill him. He is found by Timon and Pumba, a meerkat and warthog, and he grows up in a†¦show more content†¦Rafiki teaches him that, you can either run from the past, or learn from it. This statement is important because Simba needed to put the death of his father behind him instead of running from it. Simba realizes he needs to return to his rightful place as king. The struggles he knows he must face are regaining his kingdom and defeating Scar. The King has returned. These are the powerful words Rafiki uses when telling Nala, Timon, and Pumba that Simba has gone back to the pride lands to overthrow Scar. Before making his entrance to Pride Rock, Simbas palace, he gains three helpers to assist him in gaining his kingdom back; Nala, Timon, and Pumba all offer their services to him. There are a few scenes in the story that can be easily compared to the Odyssey. First, Simba wants everyone to continue to think hes dead, as Odysseus did prior to his own entrance. Second, Simba uses Timon and Pumba as a form of Trojan Horse to distract the hyenas while he and Nala sneak in. Third, Simba tells Nala to rally the lionesses as a form of weapon against the hyenas which are like suitors in his palace. Simba enters a belly of the whale when he almost gets killed by Scar. Scar backs Simba off to the edge of a cliff. He hung off the edge of it as his father did before his death, and that is when Scar uses this opportune time to admit tha t he killed Scar and that Simba didnt have anything to do with it. Simba then leaps upShow MoreRelatedAn American Classic Children s Movie, The Lion King Essay1674 Words   |  7 PagesAn American classic children’s movie, The Lion King, is a musical film produced by Walt Disney. The original story focuses on a young lion who spirits into a self-imposed exile after believing he was at fault for his father’s death. Although the film targets a younger audience, it contains a substantial amount of symbolism that only adults would understand. 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