English 4
Name: ____________________________________
Hamlet
March 4, 2011
Objective:
 I can compare and contrast Hamlet with The Lion King
Do Now (pre-film question)
Do think Hamlet is a hero or a villain? Explain your choice.
5 minutes
Below, list the characters that resemble one another in The Lion King and Hamlet. List a few similarities both
share (their role, personalities, etc.).
The Lion King Character
Hamlet Character
Similarities
Simba
Hamlet
Both have father’s who have died. Both struggle against an
evil uncle to achieve control of the “kingdom.”
Pick two rows above and complete venn diagrams on them below/on the back.
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Which plot points are added to The Lion King and are not expressed in Hamlet?
Assessment/Exit Slip
Write your theme (from yesterday) below:
How does The Lion King portray the above theme? Be specific and use examples!
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