Abstract
This article will be mainly on the revenge theme of two films: Hamlett adapted from the same name work written by Shakespeare and The Lion King which is based on Hamlett. As we all know, the protagonists in The Lion King and Hamlett have a similar social responsibility and personal revenge, but the directors who created these two movies used different styles to show the revenge road of the two protagonists. From the main scene of the film, description of family affection, friendship and love, to the protagonist's emotional tone, to explore the differences and contrasts of revenge style between these two movies will be the core content of this article.
Keywords: Revenge theme; Hamlett; The Lion King
Contents
Abstract I
Contents I
Introduction 1
Research Background 1
Research Object 1
1.Literature Review 2-3
1.1 The Research Status on the Theme of Revenge in China 2
1.2 The Research Status on the Theme of Revenge in England and America 3
2. The Theme of Revenge in The Lion King 4-7
2.1 The Main Scene in The Lion King 4
2.1.1 Background 4
2.1.2 Sunshine Means Light 4
2.1.3 Movie’s Songs Reveal the Meaning of Life 4
2.2 The Description of Relationship in The Lion King 5
2.2.1 Family affection 5
2.2.2 Friendship 6
2.2.3 Love 6
2.3 The Emotional Tone in The Lion King 7
3. The theme of revenge in Hamlett 8-10
3.1 The main scene in Hamlett 8
3.1.1 Background 8
3.1.2 Gloomy Tone 8
3.1.3 Reality and Ideal 8
3.2 The Description of Relationship in Hamlett 9
3.2.1 Family affection 9
3.2.2 Friendship 9
3.2.3 Love 9
3.3 The Emotional Tone in Hamlett 10
4. Conclusion 11
References................................................................................................ 12
