Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
hesitates. Like many heroes, he isn't eager to leave the pleasures of the SPECIAL WORLD.
But his father's spirit appears (like the ghost of Hamlet's father in Act One of "Hamlet")
and urges him to face his destiny.
In Act Three, Simba shakes off his guilt, returns to Pride Rock, and confronts Scar. A fierce
battle breaks out. Simba's "manhood"and right to be king are put to the ultimate test. Simba's
ALLIES come to his aid, and Scarfalls from power with a touch of poetic justice, echoing the
way he allowed Mufasa to fall to his death. Simba takes hisfather's place and "The Circle of
Life" continues.
As the presentation concluded, it wasn't difficult to see the Hero's Journey elements
in The Lion King. S i m b a is a classic hero whose O R D I N A R Y W O R L D is that of
privilege a n d the k n o w l e d g e that he will one day be king. H i s first C A L L is his
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