How would these characters benefit from taking HCOM 214?

The characters, Scar, Simba, Timon and Pumbaa from the classic Disney film, The Lion King, would benefit from taking HCOM 214. These characters all have internal conflicts and do not handle the conflicts that they are faced with very well.

Scar would benefit from taking HCOM 214 (although it would probably be more beneficial at a younger age) by teaching him effective communication skills to help better talk out issues with his brother. Scar has a "reach for power" and will do anything to be King. He is very envious of is brother Mufasa, and he is very angry at the fact that he will never take the thrown since Mufasa has an heir to the thrown, his son Simba. Scar killed his own brother, Mufasa, and then led Simba to believe he caused his dads death. Simba was chased out of Pride Rock by Scars’ hyenas and then Scar took the thrown (for a brief period). Scar is very devious and manipulative.

         Simba, as a cub was very energetic and happy. After his father’s death, he ran away from his problems and became very depressed. He alienated himself after Scar made him believe that he killed his father. Scar’s hyenas chased out Simba, leading everyone to believe that Simba was dead. Nala then seeks out Simba, Simba is very avoidant and defensive on the subject. Nala encourages Simba to return to Pride Rock and take back the thrown (that rightfully belongs to him).

Timon and Pumbaa are a meerkat and warthog duo that both experience jealousy. When Simba was chased out, Timon and Pumbaa found him and took Simba in as their own, making them a trio. Timon and Pumbaa raised Simba from a cub. They experience jealousy when Nala comes into the picture, because they feel like Nala is obtaining all of Simba’s attention. They would benefit from taking HCOM 214 because they can learn techniques to cope with jealousy such as talking to Simba about the issue, taking a logical approach, or thinking of the situation in a positive way and maybe even be happy for Simba.

Simba did a great deal of growing up while away from Pride Rock.  He learned to make decisions, interact with others and be a leader.  All the while, his uncle Scar, was losing faith in his followers be being selfish and mean to others.  He was slowly destroying Pride Rock and the animals that live there.  By the time Simba returned to Pride Rock, others were ready for a change in leadership.  It was time for Scar to step down.  Simba was the perfect replacement since he was the rightful heir to the thrown and was wrongly pushed out of Pride Rock by his sinister Uncle. Simba had the kindness and morality required to make Pride Rock a happy, healthy place to live and help it thrive.  The friendships he made with Pumbaa, Timon and Nala maintained and they supported him in his new role as King of Pride Rock.