The Tragedy Of Shakespeare
A son's tragedy, a brother's betrayal. A story of responsibility and revenge is that of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet. The theme in the play Hamlet is one that is great in age and remains present even in today's entertainment. A modern story which shares this theme is Disney's The Lion King. The characters Simba and Hamlet are the main characters in both stories and both share many similarities. Treachery from within the family was the cause of both character's losses, and the initial conflict of the entire story. Along with major characters, the stories also share similar secondary characters. The characters Rosencranz and Guildenstern can be compared to the Disney characters Timon and Pumbaa. The Lion King and Hamlet share a common theme and reflect one another. The Prince of Denmark, the Prince of the Pride Lands, Hamlet and Simba are the main characters of both stories and share similar situations and traits. Both characters think highly of their fathers and share a! close bond of love with them. "With all my love I do commend me to you"( II I 184 ), proving that Hamlet not only loves his father but also respects and obeys his wishes. "I was just trying to be brave like you." Simba says this to his father showing how
Along with the main characters and plot details, the stories were similar in the representation of the secondary characters. ( I V 38,39 )" "Here's my little secret, I killed Mufasa. The theme in Hamlet can be compared to the Walt Disney movie The Lion King. Hamlet and Simba are betrayed by their uncles whom murder their fathers in order to fulfill their own ambitions. He is then convinced to return back to the Pride Lands and face his problems by the arrival of his old friend Nala. It is remarkable that such similarities exist in the conflicts and actions of both characters. Rosencranz and Guildenstern were used by Claudius to spy upon Hamlet. Classical influences should be more widely recognized by the entertainment industry for the use of an extraordinary theme. "( IV III 45,46) "Run away! Run away and never return!" In Hamlet and The Lion King the main characters were betrayed by their uncle by the murdering of their father and the seizure of the crown. Timon and Pumbaa provide!d a welcome distraction from Simba's responsibilities by introducing him to a carefree life of "Hakuna Matata. "The serpent that did sting thy father's life/Now wears his crown. With major characters in both works aside, the similarities between secondary characters in The Lion King and Hamlet are still quite alike. Each character runs from their responsibility, although they both know what must be done inside. Scar and Claudius were both the brother of the proclaimed King. ------------------------------------------------------------------------**Bibliography**.
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