The Kings

The Lion King (1994) is a major motion picture by Disney that captivates thousands with a story about overcoming challenges and doing what we know is right. This story follows a Lion by the name of Simba who is the heir to the throne of Pride Rock. Pride Rock is in Africa and represents a society in which all animals are ruled by the “King of The Jungle.” The main characters of this movie are the following based on appearance: Sarabi and Mufasa (Simba’s Parents), Rafiki (a voice of reason), Scar

Ideally, a King has an old look, a great amount of power, and naturally rules his domain with an iron fist in literature. In the two works, Le Morte d'Arthur and First Knight see two different versions of how King Arthur is portrayed. Yet the honor and respect that a King should have remains undisturbed, much like how both are products of their time. First Knight is told as a modern retelling of the legend and Le Morte d'Arthur is a minorly altered, much older work. While the depictions of King Arthur

Aging King Lear (Patrick Magee) decides to give up his throne to his three daughters but the youngest one is disowned by Lear. The youngest declares that she has to share her love with her father and her husband. The king banishes her because she is not loyal to him, as well as Kent, one of his most loyal nobleman’s. Lear is not happy with his retirement considering the fact that two of his daughters turn their backs on their now powerless father. King Lear decides to step down from

flotsam and jetsam littering the way. It is difficult because a criticism is based on opinion and supported by facts. The author Clutton-Brock, eloquently executes a delightful balance of opinion and fact in their essay: Why Hamlet Delayed Killing the King. The simple argument is two sided. Firstly, Hamlet’s portrayal by the actor. Therefore with the omittance of lines, emphasis on others, the character of Hamlet can be perceived differently. The quote about Shakespeare: “As he knew aesthetically what

Who Sees versus Who is Blind Sophocles formed the foundation upon which all modern theatre is based, and one great example of his plays is Oedipus the King. The play is about the city of Thebes, which is agonized, and Oedipus is to punish the killer of the former king Laius. King Oedipus of Thebes sends his brother-in-law, Creon, to identify the cause of the mysterious plague that has struck the city and he islater informed by the prophet that Oedipus himself is the killer. Likewise,

satisfaction, actively rooting against the antagonist so that the hero can win. Seeing the difference between good and bad isn't easy in real life, but in a fictional world all of the rules change, and the audience knows the truth. In King Lear, Goneril and Regan, daughters to the king, are almost immediately cemented into the role of antagonists due to characters' reactions to them and insider knowledge the audience gains when listening to their private talks. However, we only make this leap because certain

Nebuchadnezzar isn’t only famous from being known from what he achieved, but he was also known from the bible. His attack on Judah was documented in the bible specifically at Jeremiah 25:9. In the bible, Nebuchadnezzar is portrayed as a violent, greedy ruler who only wanted to improve his life, but this is false. He was very violent and aggressive, but he wanted the best for his city and empire.(Jeremiah 25.9) Nebuchadnezzar would also dream about god speaking to him. He dreamt an image of a sculpture

Oedipus the King, written by Sophocles, shows various examples of dramatic irony. The audience knows more about the character’s situation than the characters themselves. This plays an important part in the story because it is used to show how Oedipus is unaware of the real truth. He relies on his own knowledge to find out the truth. He is blinded by his ignorance and shows lots of pride in his actions and words. There are many examples of dramatic irony presented in the story. Some examples include

tragic hero. Aristotle’s definition/characteristics of a tragic hero argue that the hero must be “a character of noble stature and has greatness.”Therefore, if one is to believe Aristotle and/or his definition of a tragic hero, Oedipus, in Oedipus the King, is a perfect example of a tragic hero because he fulfills not only the aforementioned trait but a few of the other characteristics set forth by Aristotle. As stated by Aristotle, one of the characteristics of a tragic hero is known to be “one who

nature of the world and the significance of their ritual and cult that originated in Greece. In the book The Three Theban Plays by Sophocles, Oedipus the King, Oedipus himself is a tragic hero. A tragic hero is a literary character that makes a judgement that leads them to their own destruction. Within the book, Oedipus is this high respected king with power in his hands yet towards the end he becomes this dumbfounded blind man that once sought truth. Everything has been revolved around fate. The sequence