The Lion King Character Analysis
The Lion King Character Analysis.
Part A, Characteristics of Simba:
1. Curious
Simba is very curious about the world and wants to know everything that is happening. He also asks his father what it is like to be king. When Scar mentions the graveyard he is also very curious to find out what is out there.
2. Ambitious/ Cocky/ Confident/ Adventurous
Simba is very ambitious because he wants to be king as a cub. When he finds out that he can rule all the land he sees he becomes determined and excited to be king. This is shown in the musical number "I just can't wait to be king".
3. Naive
He's very naive (refering to the scene in the graveyard), cause he doesn't realize that his actions have consequences. Also, he doesn't realize that Scar is out to get him, he just follows Scars ideas (temptation) and doesn't second guess if it's wrong or not. So he is very immature, because he is only a cub.
4. Carefree
After his father was killed simba thinks he is the one that killed him, he runs away in to the jungle. Simba really doesn’t care for anything until he meets Timon and Pumba. They tell simba to not worry and live his life without worries.
5. Ignorant of his resposibilities.
During the scenes with Timon and Pumba, Simba forgets who he is, who his father was and he forgets his responsibilities (of being the king).
6. Determined and passionate
After Nala finds him, Simba starts thinking of what he should have become, the king. Rafiki finds him, and leads him to a vision of his father. Here, Simba starts to remember his responsibilities and wants to go back to fight for his home land. He learns that the past may hurt, but that you have to live on. He finds his responsibility and goes to pride rock to fight scar and retake what was really his.
7. Mature/Responsible
As Simba grows to be an adult; he takes on his responsibilities and holds the title of king again. Also he has a daughter, which makes him grow even more.
Growth: Simba's growth is
Part A, Characteristics of Simba:
1. Curious
Simba is very curious about the world and wants to know everything that is happening. He also asks his father what it is like to be king. When Scar mentions the graveyard he is also very curious to find out what is out there.
2. Ambitious/ Cocky/ Confident/ Adventurous
Simba is very ambitious because he wants to be king as a cub. When he finds out that he can rule all the land he sees he becomes determined and excited to be king. This is shown in the musical number "I just can't wait to be king".
3. Naive
He's very naive (refering to the scene in the graveyard), cause he doesn't realize that his actions have consequences. Also, he doesn't realize that Scar is out to get him, he just follows Scars ideas (temptation) and doesn't second guess if it's wrong or not. So he is very immature, because he is only a cub.
4. Carefree
After his father was killed simba thinks he is the one that killed him, he runs away in to the jungle. Simba really doesn’t care for anything until he meets Timon and Pumba. They tell simba to not worry and live his life without worries.
5. Ignorant of his resposibilities.
During the scenes with Timon and Pumba, Simba forgets who he is, who his father was and he forgets his responsibilities (of being the king).
6. Determined and passionate
After Nala finds him, Simba starts thinking of what he should have become, the king. Rafiki finds him, and leads him to a vision of his father. Here, Simba starts to remember his responsibilities and wants to go back to fight for his home land. He learns that the past may hurt, but that you have to live on. He finds his responsibility and goes to pride rock to fight scar and retake what was really his.
7. Mature/Responsible
As Simba grows to be an adult; he takes on his responsibilities and holds the title of king again. Also he has a daughter, which makes him grow even more.
Growth: Simba's growth is