How to Be a "Jungle Book" Fan

"The Jungle Book" is one of the classic movies that helped Disney build their strong reputation. The story, based on a novel by Rudyard Kipling, was a touching story of friendship and adventure. If you follow these easy steps, you can be a "Jungle Book" fan.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Know the characters. Mowgli is the child who was raised by wolves. Bagheera is the panther who befriends Mowgli and looks after him. Baloo is the bear who teaches Mowgli how to relax and do what he wants to do. Kaa is the snake who wants to eat Mowgli. King Louie is the king of the monkeys, and Shere Kahn is the tiger who fears and hates man who is determined to kill Mowgli so that one more man does not grow up to become his enemy. You cannot be a "Jungle Book" fan if you do not know the main players.
2. Understand the themes. There are several themes in the movie that any "Jungle Book" fan should be familiar with. The first is acceptance of those who are different than us as evidenced by the wolves raising Mowgli as if he were their own cub. King Louie displays the dangers of greed as his desire to learn how to make fire ends up destroying his "palace." Bagheera and Baloo fight over the ultimate end of friendship. They represent two different brands of friendship; one that is selfish and one that is selfless. The character of Shere Kahn is indicative of the danger and trouble in the world. Ultimately the friends work together and overcome the antagonist.
3. Learn the songs. There are some very memorable songs that were included in the movie Jungle Book. The most popular and enjoyable song is "The Bare Necessities" sung by Baloo. The other popular song was "I Wanna be Like You" which is performed by King Louie. A true "Jungle Book" fan should be able to sing these songs on cue.