The Lion King was
always one of my favorite Disney films growing up but I never thought about how
it may hold religious symbolism. It actually
has many Biblical parallels which include the father dying for his son, the
fight between good and evil, and sacrifice.
Probably the most important symbolism, however, is how Simba represents
the prodigal son. After Simba has run
away, a scene shows that he has a vision of father saying “Remember who you
are. You are my son and the one true king. Remember who you are.” He had run away because he thought he could
escape his responsibilities, but then returns home after he has a religious
experience like the parable of the prodigal son in the Bible.
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