The Lion King—A Viewing Guide
Directions: While watching The Lion King, you need to do three (3) things:
1. List and then chart Simba’s archetypal journey using the Monomyth Cycle below;
2. Identify any other archetypes that you see or hear in the movie; and
3. Derive a SO WHAT based on what the archetypes reveal. (the meaning)
The Monomyth/Journey Cycle
1. Home
2. Call to Adventure
3. Helpers/Amulets
4. Crossing the Threshold
5. Tests
6. Climax/Final Battle
7. Flight
8. Return
9. Elixir
10. Home
The Lion King—A Viewing Guide
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