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'''Shenzi''' is one of the many hyenas that once obeyed the malicious [[Scar]]. She is also a part of a trio of hyenas with [[Banzai]] and [[Ed]] that appear in two movies and countless literature.
  
Shenzi is one of [[Scar]]'s loyal henchmen.
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== Physical attributes ==
  
==Physical Attributes==
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Shenzi's appearance is very square and ragged. Her forehead has bangs that protrude from her head. Much like the other hyenas, she has a black and gray coat, a tan underbelly, and a curved back that slants upwards with a tuft of fur at the tip. Her eyelids and lips are lined with black and her ears are straight and flexible.
Shenzi's appearance is very square and ragged, her forehead has bangs protruding from her, and she has a black and gray coat. As with the custom of hyenas, she has a curved back that slants upwards with a tuft of fur at the tip. Her eyelids and lips are lined with black; and her ears are straight and flexible. She has a tan underbelly, and a darker spot that protrudes half of her leg.
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==Information==
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== Information ==
Shenzi has a sassy personality and tends to take control over the three other hyenas, [[Banzai]] and [[Ed]]. She can be very vicious if tempted, though is also at times distracted by other happenings.
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==The Lion King==
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Shenzi has a sassy personality and tends to boss around the other hyenas in her trio, [[Banzai]] and [[Ed]]. She can be very vicious if tempted, but she is often distracted by other happenings around her.
Shenzi is one of the many hyenas that are ruled by the malicious [[Scar]], self-appointed king of the Pride Lands. Before [[Mufasa]]'s death, the hyenas had been treated with hatred and often hunted in the Pride Lands for food, ending with dreadful injuries. When [[Scar]] told the hyenas his plan to conquer Pride Rock, they readily agreed, for food was scarce and [[Scar]] had promised all the food their stomachs could handle. The time [[Simba]] and [[Nala]] had strayed into the Outlands, the hyenas (Shenzi being one of them) began chasing them until the poor cubs were trapped, when suddenly [[Mufasa]] leaped into the air and fought with the hyenas until they finally gave up and didn't bother them anymore.
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When [[Simba]] was still a cub, they were ordered to chase after the herd of wildebeests, part of [[Scar]]'s plan for domination, unfortunately leading to [[Mufasa]]'s death. After Mufasa was killed, [[Scar]] wanted them to chase [[Simba]] down and kill him; the hyenas only go so far when [[Simba]] stumbled into a patch of thorns and managed to get out unharmed while [[Banzai]] accidentally fell into them. Shenzi was the one responsible for not killing [[Simba]], the whole plot may have changed if this had not happened.
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== The Lion King ==
  
[[Scar]] finally assumes the throne and the hyenas are treated with loads of food, as promised, until the bountiful meat runs scarce and water dwindles. Shenzi tried to convince [[Scar]] to help them, but he sent them out when [[Banzai]] foolishly mentioned [[Mufasa]]'s name.
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When two young lion cubs [[Simba]] and [[Nala]] explore the [[Elephant Graveyard]], Shenzi, Banzai and Ed spook them by crawling out of a large elephant skull. After a threatening conversation with the cubs and the king's majordomo, [[Zazu]], the hyenas chase the cubs until they were trapped. Luckily, [[Mufasa]] arrives just in time -- leaping into the air and fighting off the hyenas.
  
After [[Simba]] fights [[Scar]], Shenzi and the hyenas overhear Scar blaming them for Mufasa's death. When the hyenas corner Scar for his betrayal, he tries to weasel his way out before the hyenas supposedly eat him alive<ref>http://www.mylionking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15443</ref>.
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When Scar tells the hyenas his plan to conquer the [[Pride Lands]], they readily agree, for food was scarce and [[Scar]] had promised all the food their stomachs could handle.
  
==The Lion King 1½==
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In Scar's next attempt at Simba's murder, the hyenas play the role of scaring the wildebeest herd into the gorge, creating a deadly stampede for anyone trapped in the narrow canyon.
  
Shenzi makes a few brief appearances in [[The Lion King 1½]]. Once in the beginning, where she along with the other Hyena's attempt to attack [[Timon]]. She shows up again towards the end, but only briefly, doing her part from [[The Lion King]].
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After Scar kills Mufasa, the hyenas are ordered to chase Simba down and kill him. Fortunately for Simba, he stumbles into a thicket of thorn bushes that the hyenas are unwilling to enter.
  
==Songs==
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When Scar assumes the throne, the hyenas are treated to loads of food, as promised, until the bountiful meat runs scarce and rivers run dry. Shenzi tries to convince Scar to help them, but he sends the three hyenas away when Banzai foolishly mentions Mufasa's name.
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When Simba returns to fight Scar, the hyenas loyally fight for Scar until they overhear him blaming them alone for Mufasa's death. When the hyenas corner Scar for his betrayal, he tries to weasel his way out before the hyenas supposedly eat him alive<ref>http://www.mylionking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15443</ref>.
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== The Lion King 1½ ==
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Shenzi makes a few brief appearances in [[The Lion King 1½]]. She appears in the beginning, when the trio of hyenas attempt to attack [[Timon]]. She shows up again towards the end, but only briefly, doing her part as seen in [[The Lion King]].
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== Songs ==
  
 
* [[Be Prepared]]
 
* [[Be Prepared]]

Revision as of 08:51, 12 April 2011

Shenzi
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Shenzi
Meaning Savage
Species Hyena
Close Relations Friend of Banzai, And Ed
Information
Appearances The Lion King, The Lion King 1½
Voice Actor(s) The Lion King, The Lion King 1½- Whoopi Goldberg (Speaking), Original Broadway Cast- Tracy Nicole Chapman (Speaking And Singing), The Timon and Pumbaa Show- Tress MacNeille (Speaking)

Shenzi is one of the many hyenas that once obeyed the malicious Scar. She is also a part of a trio of hyenas with Banzai and Ed that appear in two movies and countless literature.

Physical attributes

Shenzi's appearance is very square and ragged. Her forehead has bangs that protrude from her head. Much like the other hyenas, she has a black and gray coat, a tan underbelly, and a curved back that slants upwards with a tuft of fur at the tip. Her eyelids and lips are lined with black and her ears are straight and flexible.

Information

Shenzi has a sassy personality and tends to boss around the other hyenas in her trio, Banzai and Ed. She can be very vicious if tempted, but she is often distracted by other happenings around her.

The Lion King

When two young lion cubs Simba and Nala explore the Elephant Graveyard, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed spook them by crawling out of a large elephant skull. After a threatening conversation with the cubs and the king's majordomo, Zazu, the hyenas chase the cubs until they were trapped. Luckily, Mufasa arrives just in time -- leaping into the air and fighting off the hyenas.

When Scar tells the hyenas his plan to conquer the Pride Lands, they readily agree, for food was scarce and Scar had promised all the food their stomachs could handle.

In Scar's next attempt at Simba's murder, the hyenas play the role of scaring the wildebeest herd into the gorge, creating a deadly stampede for anyone trapped in the narrow canyon.

After Scar kills Mufasa, the hyenas are ordered to chase Simba down and kill him. Fortunately for Simba, he stumbles into a thicket of thorn bushes that the hyenas are unwilling to enter.

When Scar assumes the throne, the hyenas are treated to loads of food, as promised, until the bountiful meat runs scarce and rivers run dry. Shenzi tries to convince Scar to help them, but he sends the three hyenas away when Banzai foolishly mentions Mufasa's name.

When Simba returns to fight Scar, the hyenas loyally fight for Scar until they overhear him blaming them alone for Mufasa's death. When the hyenas corner Scar for his betrayal, he tries to weasel his way out before the hyenas supposedly eat him alive[1].

The Lion King 1½

Shenzi makes a few brief appearances in The Lion King 1½. She appears in the beginning, when the trio of hyenas attempt to attack Timon. She shows up again towards the end, but only briefly, doing her part as seen in The Lion King.

Songs

References

  1. http://www.mylionking.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=15443