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Introduction
“The Lion King” is a traditional Disney animation film. It narrates

the story of Simba, a young lion who must overcome difficulties
and become the king of pride lands as required by his destiny.
Besides family and identity themes, the movie also explores the
circle of life concept; hence its popularity in 1994 and beyond.
Character Analysis
1. Simba - He is the main character in this movie who experiences

growth throughout. At first, Simba seems carefree as a cub until his
father Mufasa dies. Since then on, he realizes that there are things
from which he cannot run away such as becoming responsible for
others’ lives as well taking over kingship duties which belongs to
him alone. This journey represents self-discovery where one has to
find out who they really are and what they were meant to do or be
in life thereby redeeming themselves back into society again after
being written off completely by everyone else around them
because they failed once before reaching their full potentiality in
power amongst peers which ultimately leads back home becoming
king anyway
Among the most interesting things about “The Lion King” is the
character arc of Simba. From being a careless cub to an unwilling leader,
it shows his growth with subtlety and intricacy. Simba’s development
deals not only with taking back his crown but also with coming to terms
with what he has done before and growing through those experiences.
His encounters with Rafiki as well as seeing Mufasa in a ghostly form
are turning points in this story where we see him wrestling inwardly
towards realizing who he was meant to become.
2. Mufasa- Simba’s father and the king of Pride rock. He is a wise

and strong ruler who acts as a mentor to Simba. When Scar, his
brother, kills him it becomes the biggest conflict in the movie
because then Simba has to accept his fathers past on top of
realizing what he is meant for.
Nevertheless, Mufasa symbolizes leadership and accountability

more than just being a father figure. It marks a sad moment in the
story which signifies that life is not easy and things change fast
always after this part where someone dies since it makes people
understand reality better. Even though he appears briefly, still his
good name hangs heavy throughout as the king revealing to both
(and us) our obligation towards honouring duty like no other
character can do so within this tale itself – which could never have
happened without him!
3. The film’s main antagonist is Scar, who is motivated by envy and
an obsession with power. Betraying Mufasa and manipulating
Simba are important parts of the movie’s narrative that can’t be
avoided. Also, it serves as a comparison point to Simba, thus
underlining the significance of honesty and good leadership.
Scar is a multi-dimensional evil character whose motives spring from

different shades of jealousy, ambition and self-hate. His manipulation of
Simba coupled with his treachery against Mufasa expose some bad sides
that he has which makes for such a great enemy. As Scar goes mad then
dies at last serve as warnings against greed and treachery because they
show how destructive these things can be.
4. Nala – Simba’s childhood friend and eventual queen. She is a

strong, independent character who pushes Simba to come back
home and take his rightful place as king. Nala stands for loyalty
and bravery; she helps Simba accept himself.
Nala is not just some love interest for Simba but rather an autonomous
person with strength within herself too! When leaving Pride rock alone
looking for assistance it shows how brave she can be when required of
her like this situation demands every ounce of resourcefulness possible
from anyone who dares try tackling it head on without any backup
whatsoever?. And then there was that time where they met again after so
long apart and all those other lions had been defeated by Scar who had
taken over as leader which served only to serve as a reminder to the
lionesses that they should never give up hope no matter what.
Narrative Structure And Visuals:
The Lion King tells a story that is very traditional. The whole thing has a
start, middle and end. The pacing of the film was done perfectly, as it
balanced moments of excitement or tension with quieter scenes where
characters reflect on themselves (introspection). For instance there are
many flashbacks used especially when Mufasa’s ghost appears; this
helps to deepen the plot and show why different people behave the way
they do. Moreover, it can be classified as a Hero’s Journey story too
because Simba goes through significant changes during his journey
which makes him confront what happened before and accept his fate at
last.
From a visual standpoint alone, “The Lion King” is nothing short of

breathtaking. Everything about this movie looks realistic but still
manages to capture the expressiveness seen in cartoons. It uses an
animation technique that combines both realism and expressionism
thereby representing African savannahs’ beauty and magnificence
effectively . Another aspect worth noting is its color scheme which
features warm earthly shades setting off against lush green jungles’
backdrops beautifully! However what really stands out are these pictures
created by words for example when we see Simba climbing up towards
becoming king or during wildebeest stampede because they are so grand
and spectacularly shown through metaphors.
Conclusion:
“The Lion King” combines storytelling and visual artistry. It should
appeal to various generations because of its themes of family,
responsibility, redemption which do not go old. Stunning animation
coupled with unforgettable characters have cemented this movie as a
timeless masterpiece. The way in which it is narrated has been done so
skillfully where the main character goes through an exciting journey that
fits the hero’s story structure perfectly while still being unique enough
for viewers not to feel like they are watching something predictable or
formulaic. Moreover, every scene comes alive with colors so bright you
would think your eyes were deceiving themselves – it really does
transport one into another world entirely! Disney certainly knows how
best to tell stories visually and “The Lion King” is no exception.

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Introduction

“The Lion King” is a traditional Disney animation film. It narrates

1. Simba - He is the main character in this movie who experiences

2. Mufasa- Simba’s father and the king of Pride rock. He is a wise

Nevertheless, Mufasa symbolizes leadership and accountability

Scar is a multi-dimensional evil character whose motives spring from

4. Nala – Simba’s childhood friend and eventual queen. She is a

Narrative Structure And Visuals:

From a visual standpoint alone, “The Lion King” is nothing short of

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