Did you know when they wrote The Lion King movie they had no intention of basing it on the premise of Hamlet? However, they noticed how similar they sounded, and kept going with it while adding their spin to the story. In the story of Hamlet, we follow the young prince as he slowly descends into madness as he struggles to stomach the idea that his uncle killed his father for the throne that was rightfully his. Hamlet tries and tries again to prove his uncle guilty and avenge his father. He gets what he wants, but at the cost of his own life. In The Lion King, we follow Simba and his journey to be king. Initially, he was just a small cub eager to become king. Eventually, his uncle Scar comes up with a plan to have Simba and his father killed so he may take the title of king. …show more content…
Simba eventually gets his revenge for his father, takes his rightful place as king and restores the land. Although both these works are similar in some big ways, the writers of The Lion King use those similarities and their spins on the narrative to create their story. One example of these works having big similarities would be how both protagonists' fathers died at the hands of their brothers. Hamlet discovers his uncle's treachery from his father's ghost as he tells Hamlet,.but know, thou noble youth, the serpent that did sting thy father's life now wears the crown (Shakespeare l.V. Line 6 -. Hamlet's father was poisoned so Claudius could steal the throne, and so Hamlet could not become king since he was the next in line. The Lion King takes a somewhat different approach. Scar comes up with a plan to get Mufasa stuck in a stampede of wildebeest, although he nearly
the two movies Lion King & Hamlet. Well do you believe in family over everybody else. Do you think that people shouldn’t let anything get in between family like outsiders. Do you believe in not putting one of your family members in a risk of getting hurt or killing them for something that they have that you want. Now there is a great comparison between Simba and Hamlet you may wonder why I say that well there’s multiple ways that they can compare. Well has we all know when both Hamlet and Simba was
Hamlet and Lion King share many similarities. They each contain themes addressing complex issues. The most pressing themes are the following: power, revenge, and conflict. The themes address the deeper meaning of relationships between people. Power was a main thing people wanted in these two movies was mainly by family members. They felt that power was everything but at the end of all of it they realized that being in charge was not good. But before all of that they later kill one of the family
from me, and my life is done” (William Shakespeare). Hamlet is a Shakespearean tragedy set in Denmark that follows the story of a young prince, Hamlet, who seeks revenge on his uncle for murdering his father, the previous king of Denmark. Throughout the play, Hamlet is recognized as a madman after he harasses his old flame Ophelia and hints at his uncle, King Claudius, that he was aware of the dreadful murder of Old Hamlet. Similarly, The Lion King tells the tale of a cub, Simba, who sets on an adventure
by many intelligent and informed people that Disney's The Lion King is a children's version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, meaning they are both similar stories. The Lion King, Is a story of a cub named Simba who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as a king; however, Simba's uncle Scar does not like that a cub is to replace the king and not him. So Scar murders Mufasa and Simba flees into exile. This story is similar to William Shakespeare’s Hamlet in many ways; both are the story of a young male prince who
Not To Be King Hamlet is one of the most fascinating pieces of English literature many schools teach thus far. Many children have never understood how many parallels there are within The Lion King that resemble significant events in the famous Shakespearean play, Hamlet. In High School, many begin to find parallels between not only The Lion King and Hamlet, but also parallels between several other Disney movies and Shakespearean writings as well. The premise of The Lion King and Hamlet is generally
Comparing Shakespeare's Hamlet and the Movie, The Lion King There is no doubt that today's entertainment has lost most of its touch with the more classical influences of its predecessors. However, in mid-1994, Walt Disney Pictures released what could arguably be the best animated feature of all time in The Lion King. With a moral base unlike most of the movies released at the time, TLK placed a children's facade on a very serious story of responsibility and revenge. However, this theme is one
Hamlet and Lion King Hamlet and Lion King have a lot of similarities and differences but they have basically the same plot. Even though the Lion King is a cartoon and the characters are animals you can still tell the same thing is going on. In my opinion, these two stories are really interesting and will have you dying to know what happens next. In this essay I will be talking about the story Hamlet, the Lion King and comparing/contrasting. First off, Hamlet is a story about a prince and his
William Shakespeare. Two of Shakespeare’s most famous works are Hamlet and Macbeth. Although they were written almost 20 years apart, there are many similarities and differences to compare between the two popular stories. A mindful examination is best achieved by comparing and contrasting characters themes, language, social issues, supernatural, movie adaptations, and endings of Hamlet and Macbeth. There are many characters in both Hamlet and Macbeth that share similar traits, motives and experiences
will show just this; by using one example of many, in comparing the classic play, Hamlet, by William Shakespeare, with a more modern adaption based on Shakespeare’s work, The Lion King.
When comparing and contrasting the main characters in William Shakespeare's Hamlet and Disney The Lion King they are similar and different. Hamlet is a story about revenge. The Lion King is about a king lion who dies and his son has to take over the thrown. But there is another lion in his way. When specifically looking at Polonius and Zazu they are both protective, loyal, and nosey. But are different in terms of being a father. There is one major similarities between Polonius and Zazu, and that
Shakespeare’s Hamlet. As a matter of fact, there’s an incredulous amount of articles regarding this play. His work has led to a source of inspiration for many playwrights and movies. There is no question that Hamlet has made an impact on the theatrical world. Unlike many playwrights, Shakespeare’s method of writing differs because of his mindset and sense of humor. He gave this play life by writing an immersive plot with incredible characters and by incorporating striking symbols. The plot in Hamlet is well
The Lion King, a film of sorrow and revenge, focuses on the prince of the Pridelands, Simba. Simba, the son of Mufasa(King of the Pridelands), is a mischievous lion cub that gets caught in a stampede incident; which, results in the death of his father. He believes he is to blame for his father’s death, but he is not. Mufasa’s death is the work of Simba’s vile uncle, Scar. Since the making of this film, many people have compared this movie to the shakespearean tragedy, Hamlet. Though the two works
with “The Lion King”. Having zero comparable traits with all forms of entertainment at the time, the way it was produced and created put it at the top of the entertainment food chain. Through utilization of animation “The Lion King” was able to recreate “Hamlet” a story of blood lust, deceit, and death. But alas, this theme is not of new nature, and is no stranger to one of the best writers to have graced the world with his presence. This Disney trademark work replicates that of “Hamlet”, the film
appropriate is it to present to children, who lack the life experience and maturity to understand the depth of the works, the dark side of Shakespeare—the death of Juliet, the seductive nature of Caliban in The Tempest, and the violent struggles in Hamlet? There is no simple answer. In appropriating Shakespeare's works for young audiences, producers often alter elements that are deemed inappropriate for children—namely death, sex, and violence—but nonetheless play significant roles in the plays. Obviously
generations. One world class play that he wrote was Romeo and Juliet which has stolen the hearts of so many people all around the world, the monuments and place of this play is still remaining in Italy in Verona city. The most famous plays of him are “Hamlet, Macbeth, Julius Caesar,