You have to wonder if the writers at Disney were conscious of Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" because there are many stark comparisons. Ms. Karr's English 12 class read "Julius Caesar" and watched the "Lion King". Their goal was to choose a character from each production, write a well-developed essay comparing and contrasting the characters giving specific examples to support their responses. Some great comparisons were Macbeth to Scar because both wanted to be kings, became kings, and ended up dying as a result of their thirst for power. Also the hyenas and the witches who plot represent evil ad plot mischief throughout the entire productions. Next, was Scar and Cassius who both were responsible fot the plan to take down an individual in power. Scar plans to get rid of Mufasa and Cassius plans to to get Brutus to help him commit murder of Julius Caesar. These are just a few parallel's between the Shakespearean Play and the Disney movie; Now this is what you call the circle of life!