Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
never-ending banquet of bugs. Simba grows into a powerful teen-aged lion and one day has
a violent encounter with another lion who was menacing Pumbaa. However it turns out to
be Nala, who has grown into a beautiful and powerful young lioness. Their love blossoms
in a romantic duet. But Nala is on a mission. She tells him how Scar has tyrannized Pride
Rock, enslaved the animals, and tried to take her as his mate. She pleads with him to return
and take his rightful place as king. Haunted by his guilt and unsure of his strength, Simba
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.