Kovu

[Harvs]

[quote="TheRoguePrince"][quote="Simba66"]"When, in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes,
I all alone beweep my outcast state
And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries
And look upon myself and curse my fate,
Wishing me like to one more rich in hope,
Featured like him, like him with friends possess'd,
Desiring this man's art and that man's scope,
With what I most enjoy contented least;
Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising,
Haply I think on thee, and then my state,
Like to the lark at break of day arising
From sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven's gate;
For thy sweet love remember'd such wealth brings
That then I scorn to change my state with kings." -William Shakespeare-

When I read this Sonnet, the first character I thought of was Kovu. It seems like this poem is following Kovu's story... at least from what I've gathered. I am a poetic expert, not a Kovu expert. Care to enlighten me on this Rogue?[/quote]

Hm, though this poem does in fact bear some similarities to Kovu, it has one fundamental flaw. The man whom this poem explains is in a state of self pity and defiance. He believes himself unloved and forsaken. While Kovu is saddened by his "outcast state" he is not in self pity. He realises that he is loved and does not weep for lack of love, but for the loss of it. Kovu does feel himself forsaken, but not by some heavenly force. Kovu accept his state, though unwillingly, and tries to make the best of his poor situation. I am not trying to destroy your heartfelt attempt at percieving Kovu, never that, I just see it this way myself....[/quote]

I think I know you better than that Rogue. That's partly why I asked if you could "enlighten me" with this subject. I see what it is you're getting at, and I accept it. It does make sense that Kovu has lost love rather than never had it. Kovu is, like you have said many a times, a complex and exceedingly difficult character to understand, and I commend you on how well you yourself understand, as well as relate to, Kovu.

[TheRoguePrince]

The very reason I seek to percieve Kovu is to unravel the mysteries of myself. The complexity and beauty I see inside of him stem from the fact that I feel I am the same. The hardships Kovu faces and the discoveries he makes are a beautiful and satisfying end to the story I myself am moving through. Kovu becomes a lion who has fully come to understand himself and has gained a love that is only exceeded by the honor he feels at finding it. Kovu is unyielding in his beliefs and moves beyond the petty remarks of his detractors. This is what I believe.

[Exposé]

The most awesome lion ever aside from Simba. Hell of a life Kovu led...

[TheRoguePrince]

[quote="Exposé"]The most awesome lion ever aside from Simba. Hell of a life Kovu led...[/quote]

Ya, everyone already know's what I'm going to say to this.... Awesome, yes, less awesome than Simba, never... I am probably the only person that thinks that so I have to tell people...

[xKaRaxThExLiOnx]

I LOVE KOVU! He's so adorable! And he lived a rough life.. I felt bad for him...

[TheRoguePrince]

Kovu is just awesome, absolutely the best lion ever. He was born into a life of darkness and ends up becoming a hero. He doesn't even know his father and his mother tried to brainwash him; yet he still manages to turn from the darkness... Just outstanding!

[Lauren]

[quote="TheRoguePrince"]Kovu is just awesome, absolutely the best lion ever. He was born into a life of darkness and ends up becoming a hero. He doesn't even know his father and his mother tried to brainwash him; yet he still manages to turn from the darkness... Just outstanding![/quote]

Very true about him. His status of where he places in his life changed dramitically. From nothing to rouge to Pridelander and becomes Simba's new heir.

[Cdot]

Kovu Rocks !!!

[Algi]

Kovu, i very like this one. The lion that have good heart like him is my favorite...

And Plus i like Scar...

[c3po]

kovu is awesome character.