The 60-Second Quiz That'll Tell You Which Lion King Character You Are
- by Joshua Olivieri
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The Lion King remains one of Disney's best films. Taking classic Shakespearean concepts and putting a new twist on them proved to be a massive success for them, leading to a movie that is unique and imaginative. From its characters to its watercolored settings, there's a lot to love with The Lion King.
As such, it is still one Disney film that people still reference today, and is often a standard by which other animated films are judged. After all, The Lion King did many things that modern movies can only hope to achieve.
Enough praising the movie. The section we'll be diving into the most are its characters, or more specifically, which one you relate to the most. Each character (for the most part) was carefully crafted to be distinct and mean something to the overall narrative. Despite being entirely animals, there's a human element to each of the animals we get to know in the Pride Lands.
You Disney fans have dreamt and wondered exactly where you'd fit in the world of The Lion King, but wonder no more! We're going to test your personality- your likes, dislikes, and traits to figure out which character from The Lion King you would be.
What would you eat in the wild?
Food is a commodity. No longer is just a means to live every day. It's an art form that presses the ability of the chef as well as the range of our taste buds to the very limit. Everyone has their favorite food and their preference, but once you take away the comforts of modern society, what are you left with? The short answer is not much. It's then that you have to make sacrifices and decide what you want to eat.
If you were in Simba's shoes when Mufasa died, how would you react?
Mufasa's death remains one of the most hard-hitting scenes in any Disney movie to date. It was one of the few times where they actually showed the lifeless body on screen. Simba tried desperately to wake up his father and get him to go home, but nothing he did worked. When the reality set in, he looked around helplessly, but to no avail. His entire world had been turned upside down.
Which statement best describes your love life?
Love is one of the most powerful forces in history. It motivates us to do uncomfortable and crazy things. It inspires cheesy Facebook posts and beautiful music. In The Lion King, it helped give Simba the push he needed to return to Pride Rock and fight for what was rightfully his (and we're not just talking about love for Nala, but love for his father as well).
What is the most important quality of being king?
The Lion King hinges around the idea of being a ruler. When we first meet Simba, he's interacting with his dad and learning the rules of Pride Rock and being king. Mufasa passes on the wisdom that he has learned in his days to his own son, and they left an impact and the young lion cub. Those who tried to take Pride Rock for themselves also had ideas of what was important when ruling.
How do you fight?
Fighting is always a huge part of massive movie blockbusters. The Lion King incorporates this in the beginning and end of the film. Mufasa is seen taking out the Hyenas and then the main cast is seen taking on Scar and his forces at the end. Every character employs their own solutions when fighting, playing to their strengths to get the job done. It was surprisingly effective.
What is your motto?
Having a motto is more than just a cute little line that you say over and over again. It's a statement that defines a lot of the things you've faced in life as well as how you're going to respond to further trials in the future. This was another theme in The Lion King, as we saw multiple mottos from different characters. Part of Simba's arc was figuring out his own motto so that he could lead Pride Rock.
How would you rule Pride Rock?
The kingdom of Pride Rock is one of the biggest in The Lion King universe (and as far as the film is concerned, the only one in existence). To be able to rule over all those animals is a massive task, but it's one that the various kings were more than ready for. Mufasa showed that a leader could be imposing yet loving and wise. Scar showed us that a leader could cause everything to go downhill.
Where would you like to live?
The Lion King doesn't just show us the beauty of one location. Throughout its runtime, we are dragged across multiple settings. We start with the whimsical Pride Rock and are then thrown into the dark tones of the hyenas' hideout. After that, we see the lush jungles that Simba grows up in. There's no shortage of places to live, and for those of you visiting Africa, you have a lot of options to choose from.
What is your favorite color?
Color is a huge addition to any film, and it's used to great effect in The Lion King. From the opening moments, we're treated to a slow sunrise as warm tones begin filling the screen. By the climax of the song, we get an explosion of different colors on screen. From there, the film continuously plays around with these colors until the artist uses every different tone in the entire spectrum.
What are your friends like?
In The Lion King, much of its message is centered around learning to let loose and allow friends to help you. After Scar takes over the Pride Lands, Simba has to learn to allow his friends to help rather than trying to fight off a pack of hyenas all on his own. Even Scar knew that he wouldn't be able to complete his plans without the proper help of his friends.
What is your favorite Lion King song?
One huge problem with poorly-done musicals is that the songs don't add anything to the story. They simply restate a lot of the information that we already know. The Lion King doesn't do this. Each piece tells us something new and serves as a transition from one idea to the next. Just about every song in the film is a hit, but there's always that one that stands out above all the rest.
Which adjective best describes your personality?
Personality is what differentiates one person from the next, and it's also what separates each character in The Lion King. Each member of the cast is given their own way of behaving and thinking. Nala is the one who is a little brash and isn't afraid to tell it how it is, while the hyenas are the ones who are a little dim-witted and will do anything for their next meal.
Who is your favorite Lion King character?
The Lion King prides itself in the fact that it doesn't have one-note characters. Instead, each member of the story is layered, defined, and unique. They all act within the confines of their personalities and add something to the narrative itself. Because of this, there is no clear winner in terms of who the best character is, but that hasn't stopped people from quickly choosing their favorite of the bunch.
What is your favorite Lion King movie?
Because of how successful The Lion King was, Disney later began work to continue that saga. There was The Lion King 2, which continued the story from the perspective of Simba's daughter Kiara. After that was The Lion King 1 1/2, which told the story of The Lion King from the eyes of Timon and Pumbaa. The most recent addition was The Lion Guard, which followed the adventures of Simba's son, Kion.
Which Superhero is your favorite?
While there are no superheroes in The Lion King, the concept was somewhat explored in The Lion Guard TV show. In it, the writers introduced a royal power known as the Roar, which would bestow itself to the younger sibling in the lineage. The one who held the roar would then become the leader of the Lion Guard and be tasked with protecting the Pride Lands from all sorts of danger.
What is your favorite animal?
The setting of The Lion King takes place in a neck of Africa that is devoid of any humans. This leaves room for the hierarchy established by the animals alone with the lions as the kings and everyone else as their subjects. From the opening moments, the Disney animators flexed their talented muscles by bringing in just about every African animal they could think of. Was it all just to impress us? Absolutely.
What is your favorite season?
Winter, summer, spring, and fall aren't explored in The Lion King, considering how close Africa is to the Equator, but are instead important to us in the audience. By getting lost in the story of Simba and his relatives, we can almost imagine how they would come together during the scorching heat of the summer months as well as the cold winters (if there are any).
Which story element is most important to you?
There are numerous elements to inject in a story, and the best ones don't decide to use one or the other. Instead, they provide a balance of all of them to create a well-rounded story, then pick one element to stress above all the rest to inject a little more style. When others tell their own stories, they bring in the themes that they deem most important, and that leads to the tales they adore and the tales they hate.
Who do you most commonly fight with?
The Lion King is a story centered around conflict. After the glorious opening scene, we are introduced to the struggle between Mufasa and Scar, which has a payoff later in the story. After that, the conflict descends down to Simba as he learns to embrace his destiny and take back the Pride Lands that he once called home. Others are brought into the mix, and an entertaining battle ensues.
What is your opinion of Mufasa?
When talking about a character that demands your attention, it's hard to ignore Mufasa. Having the deep voice of James Earl Jones, this King of Pride Rock was fearsome and stoic. Everyone in the Pride Lands knew to not get on his bad side. He struck fear into those who harmed his son. The only one who didn't fear him was his own brother, and we all know how that one turned out.
Which Disney character would you hang out with?
The Lion King isn't the only Disney film packed with rich and interesting characters; there are numerous other movies that boast equally exciting stories and cast members. This is how Disney has become such a massive corporation these days. Consumers who watch these films quickly flock to their favorite movies and characters. The question remains: which one would you hang out with?
How much of an outdoors person are you?
While there is no distinction between a city and the outdoors, The Lion King does have a drastic difference between the comfort of Pride Rock and the newness of Timon and Pumbaa's home. They're different environments constructed in such a way that we really feel the triumphant return of Simba when he finally decides to rush to Pride Rock and retake what is rightfully his.
Which song would you sing?
With any musical that becomes popular, many people will give it a shot at replicating the various tracks and tunes. For years, talent shows were populated with girls singing Frozen's "Let it Go." An interesting thing exists with a lot of The Lion King's music, though: because most of it is extremely native to Africa itself, many American people aren't able to either speak or sing the songs.
What is your favorite Disney TV show?
After the success of their films, Disney wanted to expand their reach to television. Coming out with shows like Ducktales and Darkwing Duck, the door was opened to bring numerous tales and characters to the small screen. Many of their film franchises later became popular shows, and the empire of Disney Channel was created. Unfortunately, they don't make shows the same way they used to.
Would you fight Scar?
Scar's nonchalant and sarcastic demeanor gives the entire audience an uneasy feeling. While he starts out as a conniving evil brother, he quickly uses this to create the scheme to end all schemes. His brilliance surpasses his past, leading him to become one of the greatest Disney villains of all time. He actually succeeded in his plan, which was nearly foolproof. Is that someone you'd be ready to fight?
