A king doesn't always need to wear a crown, or necessarily hold a title for that matter. Rather, a king is a manifestation of authority. Much like authority, "kings" have many facets and can go by many names to create many reactions. The literal King John of Robin Hood, for example, is an image of corruption. This creates sympathy for our hero and gives a valuable lesson to children about not always trusting those in charge. Mufasa, on the other hand, is the perfect combination of strength, wisdom, and power. He serves to make the audience empathize with Simba in his tragedy and to elicit hate for Scar. These two kings serve opposite roles but also give lessons in the use of power. Lord Sauron was king of Mordor just as much as Arthur was king of Camelot. But enough with the literal kings... Leaders don't need the title to fulfill the role and its lessons in strength. Oftentimes champions are kings of their craft. Principals can serve as an oppressive ruler of a school. Even a peasant can be a king among his people, and is regarded, as such, without the formalities. Authority is an inherent part of life and as such is a big part of many stories; use of an authority figure must mesh with a story's themes. There is no Star Wars without "the ultimate power in the universe". A king doesn't always need to wear a crown, or necessarily be a king for that matter. Rather, a king is a device, which a writer utilizes to create a powerful impact, more powerful than any king.
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