Analysis Of Aladdin

Disney's Aladdin originates from the story, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp from the Arabian Nights series. Both versions revolve around Aladdin, who begins as a mischievous, young boy and grows into a hero. The original version is set in China, while the modern version is set in Agrabah, Arabia. Moreover, Aladdin is a classic and timeless tale which gives the audience an increasingly beneficial moral and further appeals to a modern audience through its characters, symbols, situations, and themes.

Damsel in Distress - Original
When the magician captures Princess Badr al-Badour, Aladdin rescues her. She is a damsel in distress since she relies on Aladdin's help to escape challenging situations. The Princess would be trapped in Africa alongside the magician without Aladdin's help.

Damsel

He hates how society judges him and says that one day, he will live in a castle, with no problems. Although he commits crimes such as stealing, he is ultimately good-hearted, evident when he gives the bread he steals to children digging for food in the garbage. After realizing that Jasmine values his personality over his status, he accepts himself and is renewed. Aladdin realizes the effects his dishonesty can have and resorts to telling the truth.

The Initiation - Original
Aladdin realizes the magician is not his uncle and plans to kill him after he gives him the lamp. When Aladdin asks to be pulled out of the cave, the magician grows impatient and traps Aladdin. Aladdin is given the opportunity to leave when the genie exits his ring, and he also keeps the magic lamp.

The Initiation - Modern
Ja'far disguises as an old man and says he will only pull Aladdin out of the cave if he receives the lamp first. He takes the lamp and proceeds to stab Aladdin, when suddenly, Abu jumps on him and steals the lamp back. This saves Aladdin and allows them to leave when they retrieve the genie from the