elements of archetypal hero in lionking

1. By: Andrew Estrada

2. Birth/Childhood
A hero’s birth will always have an
unusual aspect to it. Many heroes are
born to royalty or are in danger at birth.

3. Simba is born into royalty. His father,
Mufasa, is the king of the Jungle.

4. Departure
Something happens to the hero that
makes them have to leave his home.

5. Simba’s father is murdered by
scar..
Which leaves Simba to leave the
kingdom and live by himself.

6. Call to Adventure
The hero receives information that acts
as a call to head off.

7. Simba hears about Scar’s reign, and
Simba’s quest to gain his father’s
kingdom back from Scar begins.

8. Mentor
The mentor helps the hero in some way,
furnishing them with important skills and
advice. They may appear at important
moments to help the hero get over an
obstacle.

9. Simba gets help from Rafiki, a medicine
man-type character. Rafiki influences
Simba and provides him with guidance.

10. Atonement with father
Atonement means to offer payment for a
wrongdoing. Heroes must avenge a
father or make up for the father’s evil.

11. The spirit of Mufasa tells Simba to be
strong and assume his place on the
throne. Simba realizes he has little
choice but to avenge his father’s death.