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why?ideas helps us to decide the best way to live“IT MEANS NO WORRIESFOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYSIT’S OUR PROBLEM-FREE PHILOSOPHYHAKUNA MATATA!”- Timon and Pumbaa, “Hakuna Matata”DEBATE: Which is the best path for Simba?In THE LION KING, Simba is confronted with two different philosophies, or ideas on howto live life. Today this debate between philosophies might be phrased as “Out of Many, One” (the original motto ofthe United States, found on the dollar bill) vs. “Go with the Flow.”PARENTS -“THE CIRCLE OF LIFE”:Every living creature hasits place in the “pathunwinding.” Each has itsobligations to fulfill, orthe circle will be brokenand life will come to ruin.Tom Robbins, Pumbaa,& Max Casella, TimonOriginal Broadway Companyphoto by Per BriehagenSamuel E. Wright, Mufasa,Gina Breedlove, Sarabi,Original Broadway Companyphoto by Per BriehagenNEW FRIENDS -“HAKUNA MATATA”:or “No Worries” Whyworry about your“place” in life? Justrelax and have fun,and everything willbe provided for you!Scott Irby-Ranniar, Simba,Original Broadway Companyphoto by Per Briehagen36
why?ideas helps us to decide the best way to live (cont.)STEP ONE! Split your class or group into 3 sections. Onesection will represent Sarabi and Mufasa, one section willrepresent Timon and Pumbaa, and the last section, whichcan be represented by one person or several, will be Simba.“Simba” should sit between the two groups.STEP TWO! The teacher can, one by one, read aloud thefollowing words. After she or he has read a word, eachgroup will have the chance to discuss amongst themselveswhat that word means to them and to their characters.familyfriendshiploveenjoymentindependenceSTEP THREE! After the students on each side have hadhis/her chance to describe his/her feelings, both sides willhave one more chance to speak with Simba. Each is tryingto convince Simba that his/her philosophy is the best wayto live.STEP FOUR! After hearing both sides, the Simba groupmust decide which path Simba should take. They mayselect elements from each argument if they so choose.After choosing, “Simba” should justify why “he” made thatchoice. While the Simba group is deciding, the other groupsshould discuss the opposing arguments and reflect ontheir positions. After the Simba group makes its choice,each opposing group can have one rebuttal, or answer to“Simba’s” final decision.STEP FIVE! After the debate, compare the twoapproaches. Are there positive and negative aspects toboth philosophies? Most important: can the two sides bebalanced? Are there ways we can keep “Hakuna Matata”in our hearts but still pursue our destinies? Was Simba’sdecision cut and dry – is there only one alternative? Or didhe perhaps combine elements of both?Look throughnewspapers, Internetweb sites andtelevision news. Findthree real lifeexamples of “The Circleof Life” philosophy andthe “Hakuna Matata”philosophy.VARIAT ION S :Alexia Khadine,London Companyphoto by Catherine AshmoreLEARNING OBJECTIVES:• ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS: Students will organize ideas for oral presentations• ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS: Students will listen to and understand persuasive messages• HISTORY: Students will analyze the influences specific ideas and beliefs had on a period of history and specify how events mighthave been different in the absence of those ideas and beliefs• THEATRE: Students will recognize and create a variety of vivid characters in improvisation, scenework and plays37
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