Monday, January 12
Type about two claims/observations about The Lion King (involving literary criticism and theoretical approaches and lenses) I've expressed to you, one you agree with and another you disagree with. Find these claims/observations on the prezi, viewing notes, or from what I've said in class.
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Kuehn 2
One claim/observation made about The Lion King that I agree with is about the light and the dark. All of the ‘good’ characters are shown in light, such as Mufasa, Simba, and Nala. The animals at the Circle of Life, and under Mufasa’s rule, are also shown in light and not darkness. After Simba is baptized, Rafiki holds him up over the edge of Pride Rock. As he is held in the air, a ray of light comes from the sky and shines on Simba, even brighter than any of the other animals. This light shows the animals in the kingdom that Simba is ‘good’, even chosen. Scar and the hyenas are almost always shown in the dark and shadows, not the light. This shows the audience that they are ‘bad’ characters instead of ‘good’ like the other animals. The light, or lack of, shows the audience which characters to like and which ones to root against.
Another claim/observation made about The Lion King was that Simba has the Oedipus complex and wishes that his father was dead. The song ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ shows some evidence of this, however I do not agree with this theory. I believe that Simba wants the power and freedom of becoming king, but I do not believe that Simba wants his dad to die. Simba hasn’t thought his dream of becoming king through, and does not realize that his dad will have to die before he is able to become the king. After Mufasa saved Simba and Nala from the hyenas, Simba talks to his dad and asks if they will be together forever. Simba is upset when he realizes this won’t be the case, showing he does not actually want his father to die. Once Mufasa dies, Simba will be sad, not happy even though he will become the king.
2 Chmela
My favorite that I have seen is the tree that appears in the desert that forms Scar's eye. I believe this to be completely done on purpose as the characteristics of an eye are by far to hard to be accidentally performed. It makes sense that Scar is crying, but from sadness or joy as Mufasa just died. Is the tear that Simba is sad? I believe that Scar has tears of joy because he knows he will be king. I also like the idea of Scar standing in front of the moon. Both for Communism and witchery from the hyena's laughs. It gives me chills thinking about how much evil is involved in such an innocent kids movie. This movie is well thought out and teaches life lessons as well as some history.
One claim that I would disagree with is that Simba wants his father dead. He generally seems to love his father and have respect for him. Even though he sings that "[he] just can't wait to be king" I feel like this was not a death-wish. Rather, it was a child wishing that he could order people around, sort of like little girls and boys wishing they were princesses and princes. One claim I would agree with is that Timon and Pumba are lazy and cowardly. They tell others not to worry about anything at all and to turn your back to the world. This is no way to live.
I agree very much with the feminist lense. It is seen everywhere and often that Nala would be a better ruler, and that femininity is easily disregarded, such as with Scar as he is outcast for not being as manly as Mufasa.
I agree less with Freud lense. I feel that a lot of the psychological things that have been mentioned are far-fetched, while all the feminist and Marxist views are blunt and mostly indisputable.
Almost everything that you have mentioned, I have agreed with. I am noticing things about this movie that I never have before. I believe that Scar acts similarly to Hitler and when he is standing in front of the moon, I believe it resembles the USSR Flag. Another observation I agree with is that Scar is a bad guy and mistreated due to the fact that he is not as masculine as the other lions. In the lion world, this is unacceptable. The kingdom is run on masculinity. Although I believe most, I do not believe that the moon necessarily stands for communism. I think that the shape of the moon was just a coincidence with the rest of the theories.
One theory I agree with is how Hitler like Scar actually is. As a kid watching this movie, I would not have put the two together, mostly because I was not even aware of who Hitler even was. Watching the hyenas march like Nazis it is quite evident that Scar is their leader (All hail the King). However, I do not necessarily agree with the theory behind the song "I just Can't Wait to be King". I think Simba wants to have the control and power of that of a king. I don't think he wants his dad to die--I don't think that he necessarily thought about the fact that for him to be king his dad has to die. He likes the idea of growing up and controlling the lives of those in his kingdom.
An observation I agree with is Scar being Hitler like. This is because of the promises he makes to the hyenas, the communistic views, and the marching. One I do not agree with is the USSR flag. This could be true but I think the moon more represented a "C" for communism. I do not know that many people would recognize this figure, especially younger. Communism is more broad and recognized by many.
One claim that I do agree with is that Scar and the Hyenas represent Hitler and the Nazi's. The way they walk and turn to look at him as they march by him is exactly like the Nazi's would when marching in real life. Also when you pointed out the lights and how similar they were to Hitler's lights at the rally, really spoke to me as well.
One claim I do not agree with, which I found on your notes, is Scar is like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Those two men (Martin and Malcolm) did not kill their superiors to achieve the power and fame they received. I achieved their power by standing up for what is right. Scar was just being a greedy man and wanting only what was good for him. He also was not bringing everyone together, but forcing his ways onto everybody else.
Kjerstin Williams 2
The observation/claim that I agree with in "The Lion King" is the comments about Scar being directly associated with communism. This can be seen with the moon and Scar representing the hammer and the sickle from the Soviet Russian flag and how the hyenas marched like the Nazis. Finally, scar convinced the hyenas to do what he wanted by appealing to the hungry desperate masses. Lastly, Scar is very Hitler-like in the fact that he is not very masculine himself but can be the leader by default.
The observation/claim that I do not particularly agree with is the fact the tree in the valley in which Mufasa died is Scar's eye and Scar is the tear. I think it is a very neat observation but I think it might be a little far fetched.
2 Chmela
forgot the disagree
One I disagree with is the fact that the song I just can't wait to be king is innocent. I think it is innocent, and he doesn't want his dad dead, at least not yet. I believe this because of how guilty he felt when Scar told him his dad's death was Simba's fault.
Greg Lundberg Period 2
I do agree with several of the claims others have made about the Lion King. I do believe that the movie portrays the bad guys as communists. There are several Hitler-esc moments that depicts Scar exactly like him. The way the Hyenas march also alludes to the communist method of marching. Additionally, the sickle-shaped moon is the same shape as the USSR's flag. I think this is damning evidence of the motif of communism.
While there are several more claims I agree with, there is one that striking stands out as false to me. Simba does not have an Oedipus Complex; just because he sings about wanting to be king does not mean he wants his father dead. You can see this when Mufasa is saving Simba in the stampede or when Simba curls up with his father.
Danny Eitreim
Period 2
Of the many observations that have been made about The Lion King, the one that I agree with the most is that the movie is quite anti-intellectual. The characters that are portrayed in the movie as clever or intelligent (Zazu and Scar) are not given much respect or even recognition.
However, I disagree with the observation that Timon and Pumbaa are like spoiled rich kids. I see them more as carefree vagrants, similar to the beatniks of the 1950's or the hippies of the 1960's. They simply wander around doing whatever their hearts desire and are lucky enough to live in an environment that allows that.
One thing during The Lion King that I completely agree with is the comparison between Scar and Hitler, and his reign with Communism. He cannot wait to show them what a wonderful life they will have after he is powerful and above them. He uses mind games to take over, and once he's there, he does not care.
Another thing I noticed during this amazing film is the idea of the rain being perfectly prosperous for Mufasa, and his reign. I see it more as foreshadowing.
A observation or claim I have seen is the strict contrast between dark and light. The evil characters are closely related to darkness whenever shown. After Scar took the crown, the land has grown dull and dark, making it look unpleasant. The good characters are seen in scenery in which is lively and colorful. The light expresses happiness and joy in life.
Another observation I have made is Scar and the ideas that go along with him. We have seen an Adolf Hitler like rally, hammer and sickle, all which show him being a horrendous leader.
One claim that I agree with is that Scar represents Communism. He appeals to the desperate (the hyenas) and gets them to do as he says. They even begin marching in front of him like Nazis once did in front of Hitler. I believe that the moon in the shape of the C stands for communism, and when Scar is standing in front of it, he and moon look like the USSR hammer and sickle. After a few years of Scar being king, the hyenas are out of food and the whole land has turned dark with no rain. This symbolizes Communism with leaders being wealthy and full themselves while the citizens are poor and hungry.
A claim that I don't agree with is the Simba can't wait for his dad to die when he sings 'I just can't wait to be king.' Simba loves his dad and sees him as a leader who he hopes to be some day. When his dad dies, Simba is distraught and believes he is the reason his father is dead. Therefore, he doesn't want Mufasa to die.
I agree that all of the lion cubs are siblings. A strange thought for a children’s film, but naturally that is the way lions roll. The head of the pride mates with all of the females, and the other males are cast aside. Also, there is only ever one grown male depicted in the pride, making it easier yet to infer that one male mates with all the females.
I disagree that after Scar’s diddy about becoming king he and the moon form the hammer and sickle. I feel that if the animators truly wanted to show that symbol, they would have used a waning moon rather than a waxing moon, as that is how the symbol is. In itself, the symbolism seems far-fetched. The symbol of communism also counteracts the concept of Nazism the previous five minutes had tried to persuade the viewer of.
I definitely agree with the symbolism of the hyena festival in which Scar acts as a sort of Hitler character and the hyenas are his Nazis. They walk like Nazis and salute their leader the best way hyenas can. I do agree that the tree Simba is located during the wildebeest stampede resembles Scar's eye but I do not think scar is a tear. Obviously, this lion has lost all of his love and mind. He has no remorse for his actions; he never cries. He is not sorry for killing his only brother but revels in his new found power. There would be no reason scar would be crying. He seemed pretty content to me.
One observation that I agree with is that Timon and Pumba are pathetic beings. When Simba is sad, their advice to him is to turn his back on the world because it turned its back on him. Instead of facing the world, they are hiding out in their own little paradise caring about no one but themselves.
One observation that I do not agree with is the observation that Simba secretly wanted his dad to die. I think he just wanted to be able to do what he wanted, not have his father die.
One observation from the movie that I have noticed is that Scar has a very vibrant green colored eyes. In disney movies, the neon green color is symbolic to evilness so disney was trying to tell us that Scar is bad by just looking at him. Another observation is the cressant moon showing communism. I do not agree with this because Scar would also have to be poor and lower but he is not.
One particular observation that stood out to me during the movie was light and dark. All the good characters in the movie are shown in bight colors while the bad guys are shown in darkness. For example, Scar is always shown in the shadows. The hyenas are also shown in the shadows with scar.
One theory about the Lion King that I absolutely agree with is seeing Timon and Pumba as selfish, childish narcissists. They are using Simba, whether they are aware of it or not. He is huge and powerful, and not only does he protect them (from predators like Nala) but he makes them feel incredibly powerful because they think they are in control of him. They've even changed his diet, from other animals to bugs and grubs! They seem to be gloating about having tamed a lion, especially when they sing "In The Jungle." Simba has been asleep while he was with them, not conscious of his former home or the responsibilities waiting for him there. Nala wakes him up, snapping him out of his lazy, no-worries lifestyle and making him face reality and remember who he is.
I disagree with the idea that this movie shames intelligence. It seems more that it illustrates the battle between intelligence and maturity. Zazu is always the voice of reason, and he is made fun of and pounced on because he is always ruining their fun. He interrupts their carefree silliness (childish behavior) by reminding them of their duties and things that need to get done. The lions are still in a childish phase, and Zazu is the mother figure, nagging and reminding them of their duties.
One claim that I agree with is that Scar became the "bad guy" because of the patriarchal system's repeated failure to accept him. He is far less masculine than Mufasa was,and therefore he was somewhat of an outcast. I do not agree with the claim that "I Just Can't Wait to be King" is Simba wishing his dad to be dead. Yes, Simba wants to be king, but I believe he maybe more ignorant of what this implies.
I feel that the claim of Scar being more feminine like is shown as a prominent feature of this movie. He is shown waiving his hand around loosely and does not seem all that powerful with his figure at all either. Simba wishing that he wants to be king I feel is not a good assumption that he wants his dad to be dead. I believe he is dreaming of what it will be like for him to be king. Not only do little kids dream of their future, whether relevant or irrelevant, they always want to do something that would benefit themselves when they come to adulthood. Simba may seem impatient but in reality he is dreaming of becoming king when his time comes.
I agree that Nala should be king because she truly does dominant Simba in every way. I agree because you want an emperor who can completely know what they are doing and are fully adequate to handle the job. Nala is, Simba has a lot of work to do.
I disagree that the lionesses are lounging all day because in an actual lion pride the females are the ones who catch and kill the prey. I believe the lionesses are hunting and killing all day long to bring back food for their pride.
I agree that The Lion King does glorify the strong and powerful much more than the intelligent and helpful. Zazu has much more intellect than Mufasa and Simba, but the more physically dominant animals rule over him. I find it interesting that Zazu takes all this hazing because he feels it is his place. The lions must have had rule for a long time, never expecting change to occur.
I disagree with the thought that the moon may look like an Islamic cresent. This movie was made before 9/11 and the United States was not on hostile terms with countries full of Muslim believers. Coming from a movie full of religious ties, I doubt they would condemn any faith.
A claim I can agree with is Scar being feminine. He almost prances around like a girl and is melodramatic. I might assume he is gay, but there is no solid proof that he is.
A claim I disagree with is that Nala is better than Simba in every way. Simba is actually courageous and brave, unlike Nala. When Nala falls down the side of that cliff, Simba rescues her from the Hyenas. He goes back into danger to save the one he loves.
Breitzman 3
One observation I agree with is the light and dark contrast. All the good characters like Mufasa and Simba are shown in light contrast, while the bad characters like the hyenas and Scar are shown in dark contract. The land is very vibrant when Mufasa is king which shows how people feel about Mufasa being king. When Scar takes over, the land becomes very dull which shows that people did not respect and like the fact that he is now king.
I disagree with the theory that Simba wants his father dead so he can become king. Simba genuinely loves and admires his father, and therefore, I disagree with the assessment that he wants his father dead; though Simba is clearly very anxious for the time to arrive.
While watching this movie, I have noticed many different aspects of this movie. I agree that the light represents the good characters and the dark represents the evil characters. This is evident by Scar being shown in the dark and blocked by Mufasa from the light. He also becomes king and all turns dark and gloomy. This is to get the viewer to recognize the evil. Also, Simba has a beam of light on him when Rafiki holds him a on the rock. I also agree that Scar represents Communism in the sense that he promises the hyenas and the march they do to following Scar. I do not agree with Simba wanting his dad to die even though he sings "I just cant wait to be king" He wants to be king yes, but he will be sad as his father passes. He will not be happy at all.
One claim about The Lion King that I agree with is the idea of the Nazi Party taking over. When Scar is upon the high rock and all of the hyenas are marching below him, it looks like an identical representation of one of the Nazi rallying parties. The spotlight and the style of marching are an exact replica of the Nazi parties' style.
One claim that I disagree with is the idea that Scar upon the rock with the moon behind him is a representation of the communist hammer and sickle. When observing the movie and the symbol, I see a little bit of resemblance but not enough to say that there is a correlation. I do not think the moon with the lion does not resemble the hammer and sickle.
Burch
Pd. 3
I agree with the Marxism perspective that Mr. C. has talked about in class. The imagery blatantly mimics scenes from a Nazi rally and the iconic sickle and hammer, an emblem of communism. By associating those images with Scar and the hyenas, it is obvious how the creators want the audience to view them. However, I do not agree that this movie is necessarily anti-intellectualism. I feel that there are no great examples of Scar's intellectual prowess over Mufasa that have convinced me of this theory.
One observation I agree with is the light and dark theory. All the strong characters are portrayed in the light and portrayed as the good lions/people. The hyenas and scar are portrayed in the dark because they are portrayed as weak when they are not. Scar is looked down upon when he is actually smart but nobody cares about him, hence why he is the dark.
One observation I do not believe in is that the song I just want to be king is meant to be bad. I dont think it means anything bad as in he wants his dad dead. I just think he is thinking toward the future and how powerful he will be.
It is interesting that the characters have either British or American accents based on which part they play in the story. I am not sure that I agree with the fact that the story writers did this intentionally. It is possible that is over analyzing the movie. I also found it very interesting how the scene of the story is used to make the reader feel a certain way. Scar and his minion are rarely in the light, and are almost always cast in shadow. In contrast, the protagonist characters are usually in the light. Also, rain is used to show goodness and life. When the antagonists rule, it does not rain.
I agree with the statement that Nala should be king. She is stronger and smarter than Simba is in many ways. Unfortunately, it is her gender that causes her to be inferior to Simba. Much like in modern day world, women are looked down upon as inferior in many ways. However, I do not agree with the statement that Simba is necessarily a lazy capitalist. Sure, he is incredibly irresponsible, but there is also the realization that he is a child when he is chased off by the hyenas, making him somewhat of a teenager when Nala comes to bring Simba back to the Pride Lands. Not that all teenagers are lazy, far from that, but the stereotype is that they are. The Lion King plays on all sorts of stereotypes.
I agree with a lot of the observations that we have made in class that I was unaware of prior to watching this movie with you. It is amazing the type of references Disney put into a simple children's movie. A lot of them have a darker meaning which is almost kind of creepy since many believe that children are the purest form of a human on this Earth due to there being young and unable to be held at blame for their wrongs.
I agree that the hyenas and Scar are suppose to resemble evil things like Hitler. This becomes very apparent when they are literally marching like the Nazis did.
Something that I am not totally on board with is that Simba, either consciously or unconsciously was wishing for his father to be dead when he was singing about how he could not wait to be king. I can not wait to grow up and have my own family and house but that does not mean that I hate living with my parents and want to leave them.
Scar is presented in the shadows instead of the light like the other lions. When he begins speaking to Mufasa his voice seems feminine and in a way fancy. This is also shown in his song be prepared. I never realized how feminine he was until now. I disagree that the three hyenas and others should not have their own part of the land. Mufasa and Simba or other lions are not aloud to go onto that land. Everyone should be able to go where they please.
As I watch the movie now I notice many different things than I did before when I watched it when I was five. I agree with almost everything that Mr. C talks about. One thing I agree with, is that the light represents the good and the dark represents the evil. In the movie, the kingdom that Mufasa has is everything the light touches. Scar and the hyenas live where the light does not touch and they are evil characters. Also in the movie scar and the hyenas are always in a shadow, they are hardly ever in the sun.
One claim that I disagree with is that Simba wants his dad death. Simba does know that the song he is singing means he wants his dad dead. But I do not think the song symbolically means that Simba wishes death on his dad.
Many people see things through the feminist view point for this movie. They think that Nala is superior to Simba in as many ways as possible, and i agree with them. Nala should rule over the Pride Lands before Simba. Another observation that is shown in the movie, is that the voices of the dark and dirty hyenas are played by the minorities of our country-- such as a black woman,a Hispanic man, and some sort of mentally impaired person. But at the same time,the most powerful character in the movie, and the highest up on the chain, Mufasa, is also played by a black man. So I am a little unsure why they would do that.
The lion king is a major movie for me. I was Simba for every Halloween until I was 7. I am disagreeing with the claim that this movie is anti-homosexual. Perhaps it is just me hoping that its not; perhaps I am letting my biased opinion and feelings cover logic. However, Scar is the only one that is portrayed as possibly homosexual. Yes he is cast out, but perhaps it is only because he is feminine, smart, and not as strong as the others. I feel as though if it was truly anti-homosexual, we would also be casting out Timon and Pumba, for they are both males and very close.
The fact that I do agree with, is that it is exceedingly brawn over brains. All of the smart characters, Zazu and Scar, are mocked and made fun of. They are both british as well, which sets them apart from the others- the strong ones. Zazu is trying to reveal important messages to Mufasa, but he lets simba play and pounce on him. It isn’t until his domain is threatened that he listens to the information.
When it comes to the Lion King most of the claims made so far have been accurate. I am indifferent about Scar being homosexual. I agree Scar acts entirely flamboyant, and has some very interesting gestures, but I disagree with the certainty of Scar being gay. Because this is a movie for children, they will not show the animals having sex. You cannot conclude that later in the movie when Scar becomes king, that he does't have sex with the female lionesses. I have a theory Scar has intercourse with the hyena's possibly. Though I do not disagree with the possibility of him being homosexual.
I like the idea of how the weather corresponds to who is the King. When Mufasa is king, the weather is agreeable. There is plenty of rain which helps the plant life grow and ect. I also like how when Scar is king, the weather begins to change for the worse, and a drought begins. I support this theory one hundred percent.
I agree with Scar and the Hyenas being referenced to as the USSR. This is an incredible point in The Lion King due to the terrible things that Scar plans to do to come into power. He plans to kill Mufasa. This will allow Scar to become king because Simba will not be of the age to yet become king.
I disagree with the song simba sings saying I just cannot wait to be king. He is a young Lion not ready to become king. He is not wishing for his father to die, he is just excited to come into power. He doesn't wish for Mufasa to die. He loves his dad and wants to learn as much as he can from him of how to be a good ruler. This is also shown when Simba and Mufasa have a father and son moment when Simba talks of how he never wants his dad to leave.
Throughout the years, The Lion King has earned its fair share of claims and observations regarding its story and what the original author intended for their story. I believe that, despite what some might believe about Scar, all his hatred and bitterness stem from his childhood. I expect that during Scar's childhood, he was always compared to and one-upped by Mufasa. Scar's scar and his plot to overturn Mufasa's rule symbolizes of the pain and rejection he experienced repeatedly throughout his childhood and even into his adult years when he was always living in his brother's shadow.
I find this movie extremely ironic due to the fact the Timon is considered a leader although Pumba is quite obviously the one with the brains. I believe this is noticeable multiple times throughout the movie. At a young age, Simba and Nala are shown together quite often and although Nala has the brains to be the obvious leader in the friendship, Simba is portrayed as the leader.
Although there are many things that stick out in this movie, here are the two that I feel stick out the most and the theories that I agree with most.
I noticed a lot differences between Mufasa and Scar. Mufasa is a strong, and powerful figure. Mufasa is way more buff in physical appearance than Scar, who is slender compared to his brother. This difference shows how those who are strong are more successful, and powerful than those who are weak. I also noticed a great difference between how Scar and Mufasa are colored. Mufasa is a bright golden yellow color with a vibrant red mane. Scar is a dull brown color with a dark black mane. I found this to be interesting because the colors are an accurate depiction of the characters themselves. Mufasa is a well respected, bright and vibrant character who “shines” throughout his kingdom. Scar is an ignored character who is dark, malicious, and sort of the root of all evil in the kingdom. Whenever Scar is in a scene, he is always in a shadow or in darkness. Whereas Mufasa is always in the sunlight, and never in darkness. Even where they live depicts the disposition of the characters. Mufasa lives on Pride Rock, the “castle” of the kingdom. After the rain at the beginning of the movie, the clouds broke and a beam of sunlight was shining on Pride Rock. Scar lives under a rock, literally. He lives in a dark hole that does not catch any sunshine, which adds to the darkness that surrounds and makes up Scar. When Mufasa dies, the sun no longer shines upon the kingdom. The prosperity of the kingdom comes to a halt as well because of the lack of resources, which were at one time plentiful.
Another thing that I noticed was how the Hyenas were portrayed. They are also colored with dark and dull colors, representing their status to the rest of the kingdom. Also, as pointed out many times, the Hyenas are not voiced by white people, they are voiced by an African American, a Hispanic, and a Crazy person; all of which you could say have a lower status in society than strong white people have. Throughout the movie, they are seen as the “trash” of the kingdom. They live in the the elephant grave (scrap) yard, and they are also in the dark.
I agree with many of the claims/observations about The Lion King that we've talked about as a class. One claim/observation about The Lion King I agree with is the scenes in which Scar is a lot like Hitler. The hyenas listen to Scar and they need Scar in order to gain. As a child, I wouldn't have been able to pick up on this, but it makes so much sense as to why scar acts the way he does. One claim I disagree with is that Simba wants his dad dead. Yeah, Simba wants to be king but to a young child the fact that his dad has to die first in order for that to happen doesn't make sense. He only wants to be king. I've watched this movie many times as a child and it makes so much more sense now.
Watching the Lion King, I have observed many scenes involving literary criticism, theoretical approaches and lenses. I have never seen the Lion King before, but I know if I would be watching this at home I would not be analyzing the film nearly as closely as we are in class. It is quite amazing how much I have learned by just watching a simple Disney movie.
When I watch a movie, I like to watch and enjoy rather than watching and analyzing. Although, I have noticed a lot more while analyzing during this movie. I have never really understood how to apply lenses like Marxist and Freudian-luckily, analyzing this movie has really helped me recognize their difference and even being able to identify them. For example, when looking through the Marxist lens I can easily recognize the difference among the hyenas and the lions. The hyenas have voices of a black woman and a Hispanic man. There is a strong message you find with this realization. The message being: white people are good and others are not.
I found the part of the movie where Scar is singing the song “Be Prepared” to be filled with symbols. As I watched the scene I noticed that the lighting is quite unique as it has a sort of green color which later switches to red, fascism to communism. After the lighting shifts from the green tint to the red tint, Scar rises on a rock toward the sky which crosses the hook shaped moon. I feel this is deliberate because the moon could have been in any phase. Easily, this evokes a symbol of Communism, the hammer and sickle. Also, as Scar is singing there is an army like march performed by the hyenas. In this march, the hyenas are doing what is known as the goose step in which I understood as a symbol of Scar being related to Hitler and the hyenas being a symbol of the Nazi army.
I do agree that subconciously Simba may want his father dead. Simba is a selfish, overly-spoiled child. He has been praised very literally since his birth and this gives him a form of personal entitlement to the throne. The throne that he may receive only upon the death of his father. Simba, throughout the movie, acts as though he is the king already, he is rude to Zazu as well as the hyenas. Simba wants to be king very badly in the beginnning, and I think that it may allude to him wanting his fathers' death.
Another reference that I agree with is that Scar, should have been king. He is clearly the smarter of the two brothers. He has more wit, but less brawn and that is what cost him the throne. His brother, though large and seemingly authoritarian has oppressed Scar his entire life. I believe that this is what leads Scar to such extremities of hatred and evil plotting.
I agree with the assertion that the light and dark symbolize different things. The good people are always portrayed in the light while the "bad" people lurk in the dark. This has to do with their location as well as the color of themselves; the hyenas are dark and the lions are golden.
I disagree about the claim that Simba wishes death on his father. I believe that he wants to be king, that is a goal that most would want, but he does not say that he wishes for it to come soon, whatever the measures. I think that he is excited to be king, but does not want his father to die for him to get it.
Throughout the viewing of the Lion King and the observations made not only by Mr. C, but the class as well, I've come to agree with many things one being that Simba does want his dad dead. I do not think that Simba wants him dead because he hates his dad, or wants him gone, but just to have power. To be able to do what he wants, and not having someone telling him what to do. I think Simba loves his dad very much, and would rather become king without the death of his father, but that is not how it is. In order for Simba to take the throne of the kingdom, Mufasa has to be dead. Along with other many things I agree with, I disagree with the incest theory. The breaking down of the movie has made me realize this is one twisted movie, but not twisted in an incest kind of way. I believe there are many other Lions some where not being shown because they are not worthy or do not really take a great role in the story line. I believe that Mufasa and Scar are the two lions to be focused on and that is why we have not seen the other lions.
I agree with the claim that this movie is inherently sexist. All the lionesses are portrayed as taking care of the kids and basking about. They don’t do anything productive and are there as basically to stay in the house. Also as an observation all the male lions are given names, but only two of the females are thought to be important enough. Nala has the makings to be a much better ruler than Simba, but because she’s a girl that’s preposterous.
I disagree to an extend that Simba wants his father dead. I can see where in sense that could be implied, but I believe Simba wants to be king purely in an innocent manner and not thinking about what being king would mean.
I disagree that Scar would make a better king then Simba or Mufusa. Scar did eventually get his chance at being king and when he did he only lead to destruction and misery. Scar may be more clever then Simba or Mufusa but he would use this knowledge for his own benefit and not the benefit of the people he rules over. It shows in the movie that when Scar takes over as king the whole savanna he rules over becomes gloomy and lacking the brightness of life it had before Scar's rule as king. Basically I am saying that having a leader who is very smart is obviously something most people would want, but if that leader used his knowledge and wisdom for only personal benefit; it is better to have a dumb leader who does good, than someone who is mart but uses his intelligence in a negative way.
I agree with the claim about Simba wanting to kill his father on a subconscious level. I know that Simba does not want to kill his father actively, but he definitely wants his father dead. Once his father is out of the way, he will become king. Simba even sings about this when he sings about wanting to be king. One claim I cannot agree with is the gender choice of scar. He definitely seems sarcastic and flamboyant, however, I do not believe this particularly means that he is homosexual. I believe Scar just realizes how stupid the in movie society is and how things work. Scar knows that he would be a better king than Mufasa and thus acts in ways that are opposite of Mufasa.
I agree with you on many things in this movie. First and foremost, Nala should be king (queen?). She is stronger than Simba both physically and intellectually. Though he is just a cub, the way Simba carries himself, it seems like he'd make a terrible leader. Nala is (I think) younger, and you get the vibe that she's a natural born leader.
For the disagreement, I'm going to take the easy way out and say that I don't necessarily think Simba wants his dad to die or to fornicate with his own family. I just don't think Simba is old enough to process that being king means his father is dead. Or, alternatively and more unfortunately, he might realize this, but thinks the positives of being king would outweigh the negatives of having a living, loving father.
Ashley Guthmiler pd. 6
I have agreed with the ongoing theme that physical strength is appreciated more then intellectual strength. Like how Zazu is obviously more intelligent than Mufasa and Simba but since they are strong they can bully zazu and ignore him.
I disagree with the statement that Scar is Gay just because he appears more feminine than the other characters.
I agree with you that this film in a whole has a lot of questionable aspects. I can agree that it is very pro-masculinity. The fact that Scar, as the bad guy, is more feminine, and that even though Nala is more fit, she is not allowed to take power over Simba, emphasizes the fact that the movie is not very giving to feminine roles. I also agree with you that this film favors the strong characters over the the smart characters. This is shown especially well in the scene where Mufasa chooses to teach Simba a pouncing lesson instead of listening to Zazu's political advice.
I have yet to find a claim that you have made that I do not, at least on some aspect, agree with, but I'm sure as the movie plays on I'll be able to find one.
All of the hyenas live in trash and darkness and are voiced by minority actors representing minorities in a negative light. I agree with this point because it does in a way portray minorities in a negative light. The movie portrays the hyenas as dirty therefore portraying the minorities dirty as well. I disagreed with, or more-so misunderstood the claim dealing with Hitler and communism. I always thought that Hitler and the Nazi party were heavily against communism. If Scar were to be a representation of Hitler he wouldn't be pro communism.
I agree with the assertion that the film is pro-athletic, and anti-intelligence. I feel this way because of how Zazu is ignored when presenting Mufasa with pertinent information. Also, scar isn't as strong as Mufasa, and as such, he isn't king. However, I don't believe that the movie is trying to paint athletic character as bad, or foolish. I feel that Mufasa ignores Zazu because he knows that Zazu is capable of taking care of what needs to be done to address the issues he has presented. Zazu cannot take care of the hyenas, and the hyenas are very capable of doing great harm to the animals in Mufasa's charge, so Mufasa is forced to deal with them himself.
I strongly disagree with the notion that Nala should be queen because she can pin Simba. When Scar takes over, Nala can't handle Scar's rule, so she goes looking for Simba! She even says that Simba is the only one to be able to stop Scar. The fact that Simba returns the savanna to peace and "prosperity" proves that, even though Nala can pin Simba, Simba is the rightful king.
I would have to agree with the Hitler and Stalin claims. It is quite obvious they are there and another thing is the red tint with the hammer and sickle just like a Soviet Union flag. I claim I disagree with is that Nala should be king over Simba. Simba may not be smart but he has the tenacity to go against his dad. He even saves Nala from the hyenas and tries to scare them off as well. If you want to be a leader, you’re still going to need the guts to make decisions even if they aren’t for the best of everyone.
One observation that I noticed when we analyzed The Lion King is how sexist it is. Nala is clearly superior to Simba, yet she is not king. Because Simba is a boy, it is determined that he should be king. Scar is also hurt by this. Because he is not as masculine as Mufasa, he is shoved out of the position and Mufasa is able to be king. Scar is smarter than Mufasa and it shows as he is able to plot his death. One item that I disagree with is that the Hyaenas were supposed to represent the lower classes of society. Mufasa clearly says that he does not control their land. I believe that the Hyaenas represent the countries that do not have capitalism. They are shown as being poor and left with the waist of the world. They are shown as being evil without the ways of capitalism.
One observation that I noticed when we analyzed The Lion King is how sexist it is. Nala is clearly superior to Simba, yet she is not king. Because Simba is a boy, it is determined that he should be king. Scar is also hurt by this. Because he is not as masculine as Mufasa, he is shoved out of the position and Mufasa is able to be king. Scar is smarter than Mufasa and it shows as he is able to plot his death. One item that I disagree with is that the Hyaenas were supposed to represent the lower classes of society. Mufasa clearly says that he does not control their land. I believe that the Hyaenas represent the countries that do not have capitalism. They are shown as being poor and left with the waist of the world. They are shown as being evil without the ways of capitalism.
One claims that I agree with is the voicing and placement of each of the characters. The characters who have no accent to the American populous. The coloring of these characters needs to be closely observed as well. The lions with all the power are light toned, While the hyena's are darker toned much like the Hispanic's and African Americans. This gives the movie a much more racist feel than I would have picked up as a child.
One claim I would disagree with would be that Scar is gay. The evidence is more circumstantial more than concrete. The hyenas depend on Scar for safety and food, not anything else. Another argument against this is many men can have feminine qualities but are still straight.
One claims that I agree with is the voicing and placement of each of the characters. The characters who have no accent to the American populous. The coloring of these characters needs to be closely observed as well. The lions with all the power are light toned, While the hyena's are darker toned much like the Hispanic's and African Americans. This gives the movie a much more racist feel than I would have picked up as a child.
One claim I would disagree with would be that Scar is gay. The evidence is more circumstantial more than concrete. The hyenas depend on Scar for safety and food, not anything else. Another argument against this is many men can have feminine qualities but are still straight.
I agree with the assertions brought about by using the feminist lens. Nala, by all accounts, is superior to Simba, yet she is not considered for the kingship. Also, the lionesses are only shown (besides Nala's hunting trip later on) taking care of their children.
While I'm not necessarily against the claims, I believe some of the less savory things found in the film may be a sophisticated comment on society as a whole, rather than an attempt to corrupt the minds of our children. This may be due to my desire to see good from a movie from my childhood.
An observation that I agree with is that this film is pro religion, pro masculinity, and racist. One example is the hyenas. Obviously not white sounding and poor, they are outcast. An example of pro masculinity is the fact that Mufasa is the king, when scar is by far more intelligent. This is telling children that brains are not as important as brawn.
The one symbol I disagree with is the eye before Mufasa dies. I do not think it is an eye, rather it is just a coincidence.
I believe that most of the subliminal messages that we have talked about are true. One in particular that I believe is being displayed without a doubt is the lions are trying to keep the poor hyenas in a terrible state, and the hyenas represent minorities. I, however, do not agree that this movie is totally against women. The leader of the hyenas, and also the brains, is a woman.
One literary analysis that I completely agree with is that the “Circle of Life” represents capitalism. I feel this film is extremely pro-capitalism as it demonstrates various aspects that parallel to capitalism in America. The Lion King demonstrates the idea that some people are just born to be lower in society while others are meant to be higher. This is a direct contrast to Marxism belief that all people are born, and should be equal.
One analysis I am sort of skeptical about is that the name “Nala” meaning gift denotes Nala as a piece of property to Simba. I understand this analysis as some traditional practices denote women as “property” or “gifts” such as when a father walks his daughter down the aisle during a wedding seemingly “giving” his daughter to another man. However, I feel the meaning of Nala’s name in this particular movie may be meant as a compliment. Meaning she was a gift in the sense that she is good for Simba and saved him.
1. I agree with the Feminist Lens:
Nala should be named to inherit Mufasa’s throne, not the privileged Simba. Nala is physically stronger than Simba, “Pinned ya again.” She shows more self discipline and responsibility. She knows they should not go over to the shadowy place where the hyenas live. She is smarter than Simba, it is her idea to ditch Zazu She hunts better than Simba. Simba just sits around and eats slugs. This message is sent to kids that men are privileged just because they are men.
2. I do not agree with Marxist Lens:
The Marxist Lens says, Mufasa is only in power because he is physically strong and male. We realize Scar should be in power: he is smarter. Why is he smarter? I do not agree with that. Mufasa understands what it takes to be the leader and that does not necessarily mean you have to be the smartest. The Marxist Lens also says Timon and Pumba are bachelors who reject their oppressive societies that expect them to be responsible, fatherly, hard-working, and good for the reproducing the modes of production. I do not agree with this, Timon and Pumba understand that they have not won the genetic lottery and they are not a threat to the lions. They can exist in a carefree atmosphere without anyone expecting anything out of them.
I also do not agree with one part of the Freudian Lens. Simba posses an Oedipal Complex, revealed in his song “I just can’t wait to be King!” To be king, Mufasa must die. Simba is wishing for his father to die. I do not agree with this because I do not think Simba is wishing for this father to die. I feel he is excited about the opportunity to be king but enjoys the carefree lifestyle he has now as well.
A claim that was made about the Lion King that I believe is the one about the hammer and sickle. I think this one is almost too obvious for the movie. There are a lot of subtle hints here and there, but honestly the moon was a crescent moon not a full moon, and it was positioned directly behind Scar. I do not agree with the statement that Simba wants his father dead, consciously or subconsciously. Who in their right mind wants their father to be dead, unless they are simply mad, and not in their right mind. I do believe there still could be a slight possibility, but slight.
Many of the observations and theories we have looked at in class are very feasible but I mostly agree with the Hammer and Sickle. I think they purposely implanted that symbol to work in the theme of Scar being evil and power-hungry. The one that I mostly disagree with is the incest. I believe that although no other male lions were shown, Nala and Simba are not necessarily half-siblings. Many male lions leave their families, but Simba's father does not leave because he is the king.
Ripperda 7
I agree that this film was set to a pro religion theme. It is fairly obvious that the animals are religious because a) Simba is baptized at the beginning and b) they have a religious figure in Rafiki.
I disagree that Simba wants his father to die, I think that he only wants freedom and the power to do what he wants. He loves his father and does not wish for him to die.
From watching The Lion King so far, I have been shown hidden potential meanings and symbols of which I had never noticed before. I agree with the more Feminist viewpoint that Nala would make a much better "King" than Simba because she possessed much better qualities than Simba. I disagree that the movie is wholly a movie praising men, making them seem to be the smartest and best gender. When dealing with the hyenas, the leader is a woman. Although one could argue that she only rules over the weak and unwanted.
Huizenga 7
One idea that I agree with is that one a subconscious note, Simba wants his dad dead. He does not want to be without a father, but in reality that is the only way for him to become king. One thought I disagree with is the Hammer and Sickle in the song "Be Prepared," I think the concept could possibly be there, but if that was truly the intent I would think they would have the moon facing the correct direction. Maybe having it face the wrong way is a sign that it does not work?
An observation that I agree with is the comparison of the Hyenas who live in the shaded region to the poor people who live in the ghettos. There are shocking similarities between the Hyenas and impoverished people that I feel as though couldn't be considered coincidental. The hyenas are played by an African American woman, a white person who has a disability, and also a Hispanic. These ideas aren't a coincidence, but Disney trying to instill ideas into young minds.
An idea I feel on the edge with or disagree with would be the idea that Scar would be homosexual/and or beaten as a young cub. This idea I can clearly see as a possibility, but find it more so unlikely. I find it difficult to believe that Disney could try to perceive this to children when there is subtle times where this idea could be agreeable. Although, I definitely see this as a strong possibility!
I agree with the statement that Nala should rule. She wins over Simba in a physical battle, which is not the only important trait for a king, but is still a big contender. This movie portrays women's only job as cleaning and caring for their cubs.
I do not agree with the moon being an islamic symbol. I can see how it would appear as a hammer and sickle, representation of the Soviet Union, but if this movie is pro-religion, I don't see why they would be demoting one religion.
One observation I have made while watching the Lion King is the light and dark theory. All of the more physically powerful and stronger wealthier looking animals are shown as brighter characters. They almost shine down on all of the other animals. They are above the hyaenas and Scar who are shown in a darker light; the less wealthy and powerful characters.
I have also came to realize that scar's eyes are green. In most Disney movies, green is portrayed as more of an evil color. This told me right away that Scar is evil and should be stayed away from.
In the song "I just can't wait to be king", I do not think that Simba is wishing for his dad to be dead. He is just excited for what his future has to bring and he is hopeful that he will become the best king that the Kingdom has had.
One of the claims that I disagree with so far is that Simba wants his dad to be dead. I feel that he loves his father and admires him and that he wants to just wants to have powers and freedoms, like most kids. Another claim that I disagree with is that scar is homosexual. He is for sure feminine but I haven't seen him show any affection to the male or female lions, he does however use odd gestures and speech but I don't think that he is homosexual.
I agree that this movie is rather sexist. Nala shows that she has more strength than Simba. Normally, the stronger person is that one that rules.
I do not agree with Simba wanting his father to die. He is only a little kid and is excited when he finds out that he will be king someday. He is not thinking about how to get into power, Simba is only thinking about how cool it will be to be a king.
One observation that seemed obvious to mean was the color/skin tone of all of the characters. Mufasa, Simba, Nala and all of the "good" characters have light colored fur and are never really shown in the shadows. The "bad" characters all have dark and dirty looking fur. They are also always shown in disturbing backgrounds and dark and shadowy places. I have also noticed the political side of the movie. The rich and prosperous characters (the lions) do not care for the poor characters (the hyenas) and the other animals living in the ghetto.
I agree that they are trying to put down minorities, as seen with the voice actors for the hyenas. I also agree that is pro masculinity, when scar is the smart one, while Mufasa has strengths so he rules. I do disagree with the thought Simba wants his dad dead subconsciously. He may just not know the gravity of the words he says.
Darrington 7
An observation that I agree with is the portrayal of Scar as an incredibly evil character, and how he is compared to both Soviet Russia and Hitler. While he is perched on a rock ledge, the soviet symbol is clearly depicted with Scar and the moon. The hammer and sickle is obvious, along with a dark area surrounding. When Scar is rallying the hyenas, they march and take a similar form to german soldiers marching in WW2. One claim that I do not necessarily agree with is the race separation between characters. The hyenas are voiced by minorities, but I don’t think it was to show them as lesser. Personally, I think Nala sounds more African American than any other of the characters. If the producers wanted to clearly portray minorities as the lesser in society, I think they would make Nala sound more like a Caucasian girl.
I agree that Nala should be given the leader role in the community. Alike the real world in which we live, women have been seen as less capable only due to their gender rather than their intelligence and skills. Although Simba is strong, his physical abilities does not make him suitable to be king.
I disagree with the observation of the weeping eye of the tree, dirt, and Scar. It seems only a coincidence and maybe too stared at and built to be something that wasn't intended.
Mackenzie Nelson P.7
I agree with the point that Scar can be seen as a character that is compared to Hitler. He has his own army of hyenas and they march just like Hitlers army did. Along with the hammer and sickle seen at the end of the scene that is the Soviet Unions symbol on their flag.
I disagree with the fact that Simba wants his father to die just so he can be king. The song "I just can't wait to be king" makes some think that he wants his father dead but I don't believe that that is what Simba means by the song. He is just excited to be in charge someday, he hasn't really realized that his father has to die for him to be king.
I would agree with the analysis of the crescent moon being a sickle for the hammer and sickle. The whole scene points towards soviet union and Hitler and ideas and things we hate. Though I would disagree with the tree being an iris of the eye. The whole idea of the eye being green and symbolizing scar being envious with a tear drop is too deep of thinking for Disney.
I agree that in The Lion King that all of the lion cubs are siblings. There is no visual evidence that there are any other male lions to mate with other than Mufasa.
I disagree with the statement made about the moon being a symbol of communism. I feel as though this is a bit of a stretch. The moon is facing the complete opposite way and I do not believe Scar’s body gives of the impression of a hammer.
I agree that the characters' characters can easily be interpreted based on the lighting in which they are most often portrayed. The characters who are most often considered evil (hyenas and Scar) are almost always in dark, shadowy places, unless they are with "good" characters. This shows that the movie is trying to tell us that the good characters will win out against the bad.
I also agree that the outcast nature of the hyenas is intensified by the fact that they are voiced my members of our society who are outcast. Subliminally racist and inequitably wrong, yet an unfortunately accurate depiction of the reality in which we continue to operate.
I would agree with the observation on the hyena's characteristics. They are known as black, Hispanic, and mentally slow in the movie. They are never able to leave the dark side and are not treated with the same rights as the rest of the animals. They are portrayed as stupid and not good enough. They cannot hunt for their own food; Scar has to come and give them food. Also, they cannot kill Simba or Nala. They are given two chances to kill a baby lion, but they cannot.
The claim I would have to disagree with is that Simba wishes death upon his father when he sings the song "I Just want to be King". He is young and innocent. Simba loves is father and feels extremely upset when Mufasa dies. I do not agree with critics when they say Simba wanted his father to die just to become king.
Hillestad Period 7
One theory that was brought up is about Mufasa keeping the hyenas and scar in the dark. I agree with this theory because in almost every scene with scar and the hyenas, they are in the darkness. It shows the audience that they are the bad guys. Mufasa, Simba, and the other lions are always shown in a bright, happy, good world. Mufasa even says in the beginning of the movie that “everything the light touches” is good and the “shadowy place” is bad and Simba should never go there. I do believe Mufasa wants to keep the hyenas in the shadows because when Zazu tells him that they are in the Pride Lands, he freaks out.
I do not agree with Simba wishing for his fathers death. Simba seems to love and respect his father. I think Simba wants to be king because he wants to be like his father. He wants to be a brave, unstoppable lion. Simba is a child who wants to be able to make his own decisions. He does not want Mufasa to die.
One of the criticisms that I agree with is that Scar and the hyenas are everything we don't or should not like. Scar is less masculine and as a male that is a poor trait to have. We see the whole movie that the lions are on top because they can beat up anyone in their way. The hyenas give us that three-headed dog look and also when they march, they march like Hitler's military. Scar looks "evil" often with green eyes and darker skin and hair. When Scar and the hyenas rise up it looks like they are coming from hell and Scar look like the devil with yellow and red all around him. Scary voices are from Scar and the hyenas with the yelling and dark tones. The hyenas sound black and mentally handicap which again is seen as inferior to the strong lions. Another analysis that I agree with is the lighting. Right from the start the land is well lit and beautiful. You see the rays come down from the heavens and praise the group of “believers”. The hyenas are dark colored and live in darkness. Their land is terrible looking and not luscious at all. Gifts like water from the heavens fail to make it to the “nonbelievers”. I personally disagree with Timon and Pumbaa being selfish. I think they are like the rich people but not born into the rich life, they worked for it or found it. You do not see any other animals like them so they were not born there. They deserve the life they made for themselves. If they are happy doing nothing then they are allowed that. Rich people do not have an obligation to help others or give their “secrets to success” away. They may morally feel obligated but that is personally on themselves. I am all about helping others but forcing people to help or looking down on them because they chose to enjoy their reward differently than others is selfish. Hakuna Matata means no worries for the rest of our days. Isn't that how retirement works? The elderly did their time and now they deserve vacation for the rest of their days.
I do believe in the belief that Scar is acting like Hitler or like a communist leader because he gets the poor, impoverish hyenas to follow his every ways. Him becoming King ruins the food chain because the scavengers (hyenas) are now taking all the food.
I do not believe that Simba wants his dad dead, because he is very little and even if he would've stayed instead of fleeing, he was way to young to take over the throne and be able to do it very well. IT would be more scary for him to have to take over when he was not ready.
I agree with scar acting as a dictator. The more I had observed scars actions the more it seemed he resembled a dictator such as Hitler. Scar would try to appeal to the poor, or the hyenas, but then turns his back on them when he is the one that is in danger. Scar thinks very highly of himself and wants to be the ruler of pride rock.
I disagree with the statement made about Simba wanting his father to die so he can be king. The song that Simba sings about wanting to become king is merely out of excitement. In the movie where Mufasa dies you can see the sadness and pain it brought to Simba. He is tired of being treated like a kid and just wants to live his life the way he wants to or the way a king would. Simba is not singing this out of spite for his father being king and wanting him to die.
I suppose I don't agree with the Oedipus Complex theory. Simba may want to be king, but he only wants the glamour that comes with that position and kind of life. He doesn't want the responsibility, nor does he realize the consequences of becoming king. He doesn't want his father to die.
I completely agree with the dark vs light thing. Scar, the hyenas, the elephant graveyard--all are dark, shadowy places. They are evil. Because, for some reason, all bad, evil things are dark in color, appearance, and manner, regardless of story or medium, it seems. One the other hand, all things good--Mufasa, Simba, the lionesses, the pride lands--are light and thriving and happy. Just because.
One thing I really liked was the idea of the sun representing God's favor. There is definitely a lot of religious symbolism in this movie and the sun is a great personification of that. When you're watching the movie and realize the only time you see Scar in any light at all is when he's pretending to be good or is near Simba. As if being near God's favored child helps the light to reach Scar, if only for a limited time. The only time you see him in direct sunlight is right before the water buffalo stampede. In that scene it's noticeable that the sunlight is harsh and dry, instead of the bright and happy quality it has in other places of the movie.
One thing I don't agree with is that this movie brainwashes children. I agree that the hyenas are voiced and designed the way they are for a reason, but as far as children go, I personally never picked up on that as a kid, and I doubt many children do. For the adults who watch it, they probably picked up on it, but the kids are too busy watching how creepy their animations are. I think they (Disney imagineers) definitely put the hyenas in that light, but maybe more for the adults than for the kids.
I like the Marxist lens, as it gives me a chance to view cultural works in more understandable terms. Equating the PrideLands to capitalism is great, and I like the claim.
I do not, however, approve of the use of Freudian lenses. This is especially the case when Simba sings "I Can't Wait to be King". I am pretty sure he did not want his dad to die, but I wish Freudian theory would die.
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