Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
Here was an opportunity to test some of the Hero's Journey ideas on a major
project. I was one of literally hundreds of people giving their opinions on the story,
but for a moment I had a chance to influence the final product by my reactions and
arguments. I took notes as the animators unfolded the story that was to become The
Lion King.
To the rhythms of "The Circle of Life," the African animals gather to honor the birth of a
young lion, Simba, whose father is Mufasa, ruler of the region around Pride Rock. One guest
at the gathering is a strange old baboon, Rafiki, who is chased away by the King's advisor, a
fussy bird named Zazu. Simba grows into a sassy young cub who sings "I fust Can't Wait
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