The Lion King

Scar: [first lines; to the mouse] Life is not fair, is it, my little friend? While some are born to feast... others spend their lives in the dark, begging for scraps. The way I see it, you and I are exactly the same. We both want to find a way out. Zazu: [out of nowhere] The king approaches! This is not a drill. His Majesty has requested an audience. Upon his entrance, you will rise and genuflect. Scar: [sees the mouse escaped] Zazu... [to Zazu; angrily] you’ve made me lose my lunch. Zazu: You will answer to Mufasa for missing the ceremony this morning. Scar: [to Zazu] I answer to no one. Zazu: Scar? Scar. Scar, Scar, Scar, Scar, Scar. No, no Don’t look at me like that. Scar: [to Zazu; sarcastically] Are you hungry, Zazu? Perhaps we could have a bite together! [Scar catches him in his paw] Zazu: You can’t eat me! It is forbidden to eat a member of the king’s court! Ow! No, please! Stop it! Mufasa: [first words; enters] Scar. Scar: [to Mufasa] Well, look who’s come down to mingle with t

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Mufasa: Everything you see exists together in the delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures; from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope. Simba: But, Dad, don't we eat the antelope? Mufasa: Yes, Simba, but let me explain. When we die, our bodies become the grass. And the antelope eat the grass. And so, we are all connected in the great Circle of Life.

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Scar: If you wish to kill something, you might want to stay downwind. Simba: I know how to hunt, Uncle Scar. Scar: Then let's hope we're never attacked by a beetle. Go back to your den, Simba. I don't babysit. Simba: Babysit? I'm gonna king of Pride Rock. My dad showed me the whole kingdom. Said I'm gonna rule it all. Scar: Is that so? Simba: Think about it. When I'm king, I'll have to give you orders. Tell you what to do. How weird is that? Scar: You've no idea. Shenzi: Mufasa does not rule me! [Shenzi advances on Simba and Nala, who back away.] *growls* Simba: You can't do anything to me [Simba steps forward emphatically.] 'cause I'm the future king! Shenzi: *chuckles* He's telling me what to do. [Shenzi continues her advance, and Simba and Nala back away.] His father's strength flickering inside. I wonder how all that bravery will taste. Zazu: Let them go, Shenzi! [Zazu flaps his wings frantically, but Shenzi continues her advance.] They made a mistake, a horrible mistake! But if yo

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Hyenas: *yip* Mufasa: *roars* [Mufasa stands protectively in front of Simba and Nala.] *roars* [The hyenas recoil. Shenzi stares down in dismay.] *roars* Hyenas: *whimper* Mufasa: *roars* Mufasa: If you ever come near my son again... Shenzi: No, Mufasa. Never. Never again. Mufasa: You've been warned, Shenzi.

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Mufasa: Zazu? Take Nala back to Pride Rock. Zazu: Yes, sire. [short pause] Don't be too hard on him, sire. I remember a cub, a certain headstrong cub... who was always getting into scrapes. And he achieved some prominence, did he not, sire? Mufasa: I have to teach my son a lesson. Zazu: Come along, Nala. [he and Nala leaves] Mufasa: Simba? [Simba in disgrace walking to Mufasa slowly, but finds his father's paw track and then sits next to him] You deliberately disobeyed me. Simba: I know. Mufasa: You could have been killed. And what's worse, you put Nala in danger. Do you understand what's at stake? You jeopardized the future of our pride. Simba: I just wanted to show you I could do it. That I could be brave like you. Mufasa: I'm only brave when I have to be, when there's no other choice. Simba: But you're not scared of anything. Mufasa: I was today. Simba: You were? Mufasa: Yes. I thought I might lose you. Simba: I guess even kings get scared, huh? Mufasa: More than you could ever know

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Mufasa: Scar! Help me! Scar: Long... live... THE KING! [punches Mufasa off the cliff] Simba: [prolonged] NO!!!!!

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