Nazi Imagery in ‘The Lion King’
Younger audiences watching “The Lion King” might be amused to see Scar’s hyena cronies marching in formation during the musical number “Be Prepared.” Adults are more often to pick up on the disturbing (and not very subtle) imagery – the hyenas are as evil as literal Nazis. Considering that all the hyenas want is to never be hungry, this brings up some uncomfortable questions about what makes someone do evil things.