The Tragedy Of Shakespeare
A son's tragedy, a brother's betrayal. A story of responsibility and revenge is that of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet. The theme in the play Hamlet is one that is great in age and remains present even in today's entertainment. A modern story which shares this theme is Disney's The Lion King. The characters Simba and Hamlet are the main characters in both stories and both share many similarities. Treachery from within the family was the cause of both character's losses, and the initial conflict of the entire story. Along with major characters, the stories also share similar secondary characters. The characters Rosencranz and Guildenstern can be compared to the Disney characters Timon and Pumbaa. The Lion King and Hamlet share a common theme and reflect one another. The Prince of Denmark, the Prince of the Pride Lands, Hamlet and Simba are the main characters of both stories and share similar situations and traits. Both characters think highly of their fathers and share a! close bond of love with them. "With all my love I do commend me to you"( II I 184 ), proving that Hamlet not only loves his father but also respects and obeys his wishes. "I was just trying to be brave like you." Simba says this to his father showing how
d a welcome distraction from Simba's responsibilities by introducing him to a carefree life of "Hakuna Matata." Rosencranz and Guildenstern showed that Hamlet does enjoy a life outside of the royal house by mingling with the two friends. Rosencranz and Guildenstern were used by Claudius to spy upon Hamlet. Hamlet was aware of his friends betrayal and this was a constant reminder to Hamlet and the revenge that must be acted upon Claudius. Timon and Pumbaa were not under the employment of Scar, nevertheless the sidekick pair provide a similar function. At one point they attempt to obtain Simba's past from his memory. Once Simba gives in, his memories begin to come back to him and he remembers his responsibility. He is then convinced to return back to the Pride Lands and face his problems by the arrival of his old friend Nala. Although Timon and Pumbaa had no intention of doing so, they performed the same act of reminding the main character of their responsibility to their father! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ much he looks up to him. Hamlet and Simba delay their action of revenge over their father's death. The loss of the fatherly figure leaves Hamlet extremely
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