In the Test, Allies, and Enemies phase, what struggle is described?

• A. Simba negotiates a peace treaty with Scar.
• B. Simba avoids all confrontation and trains in exile.
• C. Simba battles Scar's henchmen and corrects a misbelief about him.
• D. Simba becomes king without a fight.

Answer: (C)

In this phase, the hero is pushed by a series of tests that force both outward action and inner shift: you confront dangers and you start to see who really stands with you and who opposes you. The described struggle fits this balance because Simba faces direct danger by taking on Scar’s henchmen, showing the external test, and at the same time he recalibrates his understanding of Scar—seeing through the deception and recognizing Scar’s true role as the enemy. That combination—the physical confrontation and the shift in belief about the antagonist—is exactly what this phase is about.

Other scenarios miss that mix. Negotiating peace suggests a retreat from testing; avoiding confrontation bypasses the trial; or becoming king without a fight skips the testing and the clear stand against the antagonist.