A trap that might even kill a king, and in turn give power to the king’s wily brother.Īnd even though that hateful uncle masterminds the whole terrible thing, he’s engineered his plot so cunningly that he can turn to his princely, foolish nephew and exclaim, “Simba, what have you done?!” And, of course, a young purblind cub might be instantly certain that he indeed is the one to blame-running away to hide from the guilt and shame of his deeds. What kind of trap? It’s a snare made up of sheer cliffs, a narrow gorge, nipping hyenas and stampeding antelope. Simba’s power-hungry and sly-eyed Uncle Scar, for instance, would like nothing better than to quietly deceive a witless cub into being bait in a trap. When a prince doesn’t heed his father’s words he might also find himself misled by those who want to manipulate him. It can lead him into threatening shadows and make deadly foes take notice. Unfortunately, choosing a steady diet of silly fun over wisdom can sometimes land a young cub in trouble, even if he is the crown prince. But often, he’s more concerned with the fun stuff of life: romping in tall grass, chasing small birds, rollicking with best bud Nala. Mufasa lays out a tapestry of an ever-renewing existence, birth and death, a circle of life. He explains important subjects, including things about the balance of large and small, good and evil.
Mufasa takes time to help Simba explore the vast African valley that is their kingdom, a land that stretches for as far as the eye can see. And Mufasa, his roaring royal pop and the Pride Lands’ Lion King, is eager to teach him.