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Activities and Lessons | The Circle of Life | Parents and Children | Anthropomorphism | Journeys
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Listen
When Mufasa tells Simba about the
ancestors that watch over them, he urges him 'Mamela', or
'listen' in the African language, Xhosa. Listening is the
first, essential part of learning. It is listening to his
elders and those who have experience that Simba grows up and
takes his part in the Circle of Life.
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 Remember
When Simba sees his father's spirit,
Mufasa tells him 'Remember'. Remember who you are, and where
you came from. 'The Lion King' can help young people explore
their own lives, 'remembering' their past and their place in
their schools and communities. They can learn the important
difference between 'remembering' and 'memorizing'. The Lion
King can also be a reminder that theatre itself is a form of
remembering, as stories and myths come to life on stage.
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Learn
This is perhaps the most
important lesson of 'The Lion King'; that we can learn from our
mistakes. Simba cannot run from his past - he has to learn
from it; mistakes should be seen as opportunities for
discovery and growth.
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