Comparing Act 1 Scene 5 Of Hamlet And The Lion King

Act 1, Scene 5 of Hamlet is a crucial scene because it helps solidify two major themes of the story. The scene has been recreated by many directors and characters. The two recreations/adaptations that affected my understanding of the scene most drastically would be Hamlet (1948) directed by Laurence Olivier and the adaptation, The Lion King, directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. The way that the directors choose to stage the conversation between King Hamlet (Mufasa in The Lion King) and Hamlet (Simba in The Lion King) determined if the major theme of the story was revenge or justice.

The biggest difference between the two scenes that determined the overall theme of the story lies in the message from each ghost. In Laurence Olivier’s version, the ghost …show more content…
I believe this signifies the influence the ghosts once had and still have in Hamlet’s/Simba’s life. Because of this influence, Hamlet and Simba take what each ghost is saying seriously which means they listen closely to the tone of the ghost. The different tone used by each ghost helped determine if theme of the scene is revenge or justice. In Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet (1948), the ghost speaks in a somber, jealous, and angry tone. For example, he says “He’s enjoying my things.” He also says, “Don’t let the Danish King’s bed be a chest of incest.” This incites Hamlet to engage in violent behavior to avenge the death of his father which was vindictive. In the adaptation, The Lion King, Mufasa’s tone is disappointed and encouraging. It was similar to when you did something bad as a kid and your parents scolded you. Your parents were disappointed because they knew you could do the right thing and they believe in you. Mufasa knows that Simba can reclaim the kingdom and do what’s right for the good of everyone. He never mentions Scar in a negative light at all which leads Simba to seek vindication for his

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Comparing Act 1 Scene 5 Of Hamlet And The Lion King

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