Comparing Hamlet And The Lion King
Jafrin Uddin
Professor Jared Hayley
English 120
3/24/13
Hamlet: Prince of Denmark and The Lion King Hamlet: Prince of Denmark tells the story of a young prince who wishes to avenge the death of his father, who is killed by his own brother. Four hundred years later, Walt Disney produced a movie called The Lion King (TLK) with almost the exact same storyline. Many can argue that Hamlet and TLK are complete parallels of each, but it can be suggested that although they share similarities through the purpose and characters, the two works diverge when the motives and actions of the characters are broken down, suggesting different themes for each work; Hamlet: a more psychologically damaged and sorrow theme; and TLK: a more heroic theme. In
Professor Jared Hayley
English 120
3/24/13
Hamlet: Prince of Denmark and The Lion King Hamlet: Prince of Denmark tells the story of a young prince who wishes to avenge the death of his father, who is killed by his own brother. Four hundred years later, Walt Disney produced a movie called The Lion King (TLK) with almost the exact same storyline. Many can argue that Hamlet and TLK are complete parallels of each, but it can be suggested that although they share similarities through the purpose and characters, the two works diverge when the motives and actions of the characters are broken down, suggesting different themes for each work; Hamlet: a more psychologically damaged and sorrow theme; and TLK: a more heroic theme. In