The Lion King - The Plot
One of the most popular
Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's
journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba begins life as
an honored prince, the son of the powerful King Mufasa. The cub's happy
childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle, murders Mufasa and drives Simba
away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically
bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat and lives a carefree jungle
life.
As he approaches adulthood,
however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat
the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne. Borrowing elements from
Hamlet, classical mythology, and African folk tales, The Lion King tells its
mythic coming-of-age tale with a combination of spectacular visuals and lively
music, featuring light, rhythmic songs. He then embarks on a journey to reclaim
the throne and save the animal kingdom from his vicious uncle scar and a gang of
Hyena’s. Along this path he meets his soon to become partner Naala and the love
that embraces them.
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