Aladdin vs. “The Fisherman and the Jinnee”
If you were granted three wishes in your lifetime, what would you choose? Would you ask for something out of this world, or simply an endless amount of something? Would you be clever with your wishes or wasteful? Within the two stories of Aladdin and “The Fisherman and the Jinnee”, there are characters that encounter a time where they are with a Genie/ Jinnee whether that Genie is granting you three wishes or the Jinnee has three rewards for releasing him. In the next few paragraphs I will be comparing and contrasting both stories to one another, leaving us to think was it destiny or fate, or simply just a moral story?
The first story we will be starting off with is Aladdin, where a boy is destined
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With a main character who is a simple fisherman that casts his net four times a day to support his wife and three children. Like any ordinary day the fisherman casted his net to find a dead donkey, a vessel filled with mud and sand, bones and broken glass, and finally a bottle made of yellow copper. Noticing the seal on the bottle the fisherman was pleased to say he would sell it at the market happy with the worth. He was curious though as to why the bottle was so heavy, so he broke the seal to release a column of smoke that almost touched the heavens. With a head the reached the clouds, a mouth as wide as a cavern, teeth like broken rocks, eyes like blazing torches was a jinnee who stood rooted to the ground. The first words that came out of his mouth were, “There is no god but Allah and Solomon is His Prophet!” Scared and stuck in his spot the fisherman stood looking up at the giant. With that the jinnee stated he was bringing good news of death to the fisherman, scared the fisherman stated how he didn’t do anything to deserve such a thing for had he not released the jinnee from his imprisonment? The jinnee told his story saying how he was going to grant anyone who released him a reward, the first being eternal riches, the next being buried treasures on earth and the final reward being death. Determined to stay alive the fisherman tricked the jinnee to going back into the bottle and sealing it once again since he would not spare the
This paper will discuss the Native American culture and briefly review their history, some beliefs and roles in society today. A short description into their culture with References will be used to show how Native Americans have been affected throughout hundreds of years. The trauma this culture endured has created many barriers, yet one often seen today is their extreme problem with the disease of Alcoholism. The Native American culture has gone through endless struggles, which has cost them to lose so much and still continues to impact them today. They are slowly moving back toward getting benefits that should have been available long ago, but in today’s world Native Americans still battle with many barriers not only in society, but in getting appropriate treatment for mental health or addiction issues.
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This story was about believing in god. What I got out of the story was this…if you do good things and are true to god, you get rewarded. Your reward was life. If you do bad things you die. John Howland was a good man and did good things to show god that he appreciated him. Therefor when he was in trouble and feel off that ship, god saved him and made it possible for him to hold on to something to pull himself up. That other man that didn't do things to show god that he appreciated him got sick and died.
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Throughout ancient history, many indigenous tribes and cultures have shown a common trait of being hunter/gatherer societies, relying solely on what nature had to offer. The geographical location influenced all aspects of tribal life including, spirituality, healing philosophy and healing practices. Despite vast differences in the geographical location, reports show various similarities relating to the spirituality, healing philosophy and healing practices of indigenous tribal cultures.
If children or adults think of the great classical fairy tales today, be it Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, or Cinderella, they will think Walt Disney. Their first and perhaps lasting impression of these tales and others will have emanated from Disney film, book, or artefacts (Zipes 72)
In old, but not so ancient times, native americans populated our land widely with different tribes diverged. One of the most widely known and popular tribes was named the Cherokee tribe and was formed as early as 1657. Their history is vast and deep, and today we will zone into four major points of their culture: their social organizations and political hierarchy, the tribe’s communication and language, a second form of communication in their arts and literature, and the Cherokee’s religion.
Can anyone live and survive alone? In an autobiographical story, “Initiated into an Iban Tribe of Headhunters,” by Douchan Gersi, he shares with his experiences in an Iban tribe. However, before becoming a part of the tribe, the author had to undergo through their initiation. Without knowing exactly the physical ordeal in store, he accepted because he “had been through worse” (Gersi 80). Overconfidence can kill and that is where the author found himself, alone in the forest. Gersi was forced to go out alone in the forest for three days and three nights with no supplies, weapons, or food as well as having to escape a group of young warriors as the last and final part of the tribe’s initiation. Fortunately, a woman offered Gersi a place to stay and food to eat until it was safe for him to return to the village. This shows how much any individual, like Gersi, had to rely and depend on others in order to live and survive the initiation.
The religion of the Ojibwe is centered on a belief of a single creating force but according the Minnesota Historical Society the religion also, “Incorporated a wide pantheon of spirits that played specific roles in the universe.” These different spirits took on different roles, some to protect the Ojibwe hunters, protection from illness and while in battle. Each person had a personal guardian spirit which was one of their most important. Their guardian spirit would come to them in a dream or vision and could be called on for protection and guidance. The tribe also had spiritual leaders, which were feared and respected because of their supernatural powers that could be used for good, or evil. Dreams were related to religion and spirit guides. Natives believed dreams carried great significance and that they would provide visions of their future and how to live their lives. The Ojibwe would go on annual fasts to renew the vision of their lives and reflect.
Cultural competence is a skill essential to acquire for healthcare providers, especially nurses. Cooperating effectively and understanding individuals with different backgrounds and traditions enhances the quality of health care provided by hospitals and other medical facilities. One of the many cultures that nurses and other health care providers encounter is the American Indian or Native American culture. There are hundreds of different American Indian Tribes, but their beliefs and values only differ slightly. The culture itself embodies nature. To American Indians, “The Earth is considered to be a living organism- the body of a higher individual, with a will and desire to be well. The Earth is periodically healthy and less healthy, just as human beings are” (Spector, 2009, p. 208). This is why their way of healing and symbolic items are holistic and from nature.
A Muslim king’s domain is under siege by Christians and the King’s men defeat the invading band of Christians except one: an old wise man who is found praying to a statue of Saint Nicholas. Upon questioning, the old man informs the King that Saint Nicholas is worshipped in order to protect one’s prosperity. The King is skeptical of these claims and decides to put the old man and the statue to the test. He gives an ultimatum stating that, on the condition that the icon works and the King’s treasury is successfully protected, the old man will be released. If the man’s statement does not hold true, he’ll be executed.
The folk tales from “The Fisherman and the Jinnee” teach us many lessons about life throughout the story. The main lesson that they teach, however, is the lesson that the power of knowledge and critical thinking will always overcome the possession of power during situations in which two people are arguing.
At first glance, what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale may seem obvious—some kind of magic, hidden symbols, repetition, and of course it’s evident it’s fiction—but fables are more than that. As Arthur Schelesinger puts it, it’s about “[expanding] imagination” and gaining understanding of mysterious places (618). While doing this, it also helps children to escape this world, yet teach a lesson that the reader may not be conscious of. A wonderful story that achieves all of this is Cinderella, but not the traditional tale many American’s have heard. Oochigeaskw, or The Rough-Faced Girl, and Ashputtle would be fitting for a seven-year-old because they get the gears of the mind turning, allowing for an escape on the surface, with an underlying enlightenment for children of the ways of the world.
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