Read the text and complete the activities below.
While The Lion King is a beloved childhood classic, its narrative structure is deeply rooted in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Both stories explore the heavy burden of royalty and the psychological toll of revenge. In both cases, a rightful heir is forced into exile after a tragic betrayal within the family. However, while Hamlet is a "Tragedy" (where almost everyone dies), The Lion King is a "Coming-of-Age" story. Despite these differences, the core conflict remains the same: a young man (or lion) struggling to find his identity while facing the ghost of his father’s legacy. This connection proves that Shakespeare’s themes are universal—they can be told in a royal court in Denmark or across the African savannah.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Vocabulary in Context (B1 Level)
Find words in the text above that match these more complex definitions.
Something that is very difficult to deal with or causes a lot of worry:
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B _ _ _ _ _
The state of being forced to live outside your own country/home:
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E _ _ _ _
A person who will legally receive a title or property when someone else dies:
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H _ _ _
To try to hurt or punish someone because they have hurt you:
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Something handed down from an ancestor or from the past:
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L _ _ _ _ _
Activity 2: Deep Analysis (True, False or Not Given?)
Read the text carefully and select the correct option for each statement.
1. The Lion King and Hamlet have exactly the same ending.
2. Both stories feature a character who has to leave their home because of a family member's betrayal.
3. Shakespeare actually traveled to Africa to get inspiration for his plays.
4. The text argues that Shakespeare’s themes are only relevant to European culture.
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