Hamlet and The Lion King
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A Summary of "The Lion King and Hamlet: A Homecoming for the Exiled Child."
Gavin, Rosemarie. "The Lion King and Hamlet: A Homecoming for the Exiled Child." English Journal 85.3 (Mar. 1996): 55-57.
In the English Journal article "The Lion King and Hamlet: A Homecoming for the Exiled Child," Rosemarie Gavin writes about the comparison that can be drawn between the Disney movie, The Lion King and William Shakespeare's Hamlet and how the two can be used to convey concepts to students from varying cultural backgrounds. Gavin explores the similarities between the two and indicates that the main characters can aid in the understanding of the definition "archetype." Gavin pairs the play with the movie to show how Hamlet and Simba represent the heroes in the story and how these heroes overcome challenging obstacles.
Gavin begins the article by explaining her introduction on the concept of the "hero," and how it relates to the literary works...