Monday, October 12, 2009

Simba Sundiata Similarities and Differences

















































































Similarities
SundiataSimba
Prophesied to be a great kingProphesied to be a great king
Both parents died, Dad died first, then mom, Dad died only,
Trouble when young, he couldn't walk or talk and had a big headTrouble when young, he couldn't roar and wasn't as big and strong as he thought/needed/expected to be
Had his advisor/jali (Balla Faseke) taken away from himHad his advisor/guide (Zazu) taken away from him
Hated on by his family, wicked step-mother Sassouma and his step-brother (Dankaran)Hated on by his family, sicked Uncle and the hyenas
Hating relatives tried to kill himHating relative tried to kill him
Got kicked out of the village, exiled from MaliGot kicked out of the villate, exiled from Pride Rock
After being exiled someone went to look for himAfter being exiled someone went to look for him
The soothsayer casts the pollen/natural things to determine how to successfully consumate the marriage to the Bufallo WomanThe soothsayer casts rocks to see that Simba was still alive
Sundiata does not kill SumangaruSimba does not kill Scar
Differences
SundiataSimba
The Elders sent search parties to look for SundiataNala left to look for Simba
Sundiata always had to fight actual enemiesSimba had to fight his past and then an actual enemy
Sundiata used his parents passing as motivationSimba was blamed for his dad's death and felt extreme guilt
Sundiata's final fight was against a very tough opponent, SumangaruSimba's final fight was against a very weak opponent, Scar
Sundiata had his family to love him and support himSimba had an actual girlfriend, then wife to love and support him, Nala
Sundiata was successful in his retaking of the throne thanks to Balla Faseke, and his sister, Sogolon Komonkan Simba was successful in his retaking of the throne thanks to friends help, Nala, Timon, Puumba, Rafiki,

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