Aladdin is a Middle Eastern folk tale, which was first created in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights).
The PLot
Aladdin is an impoverished young ne'er-do-well. He is recruited by a sorcerer, who passes himself off as the brother of Aladdin's late father, Mustapha the tailor, convincing Aladdin and his mother of his good will by pretending to set up the lad as a wealthy merchant. The sorcerer's real motive is to persuade young Aladdin to retrieve a wonderful oil lamp from a booby trapped magic cave. After the sorcerer attempts to double-cross him, Aladdin finds himself trapped in the cave. Fortunately, Aladdin is still wearing a magic ring the sorcerer has lent him. When he rubs his hands in despair, he inadvertently rubs the ring and a genie appears who releases him from the cave so that he can return to his mother, fortunately still carrying the lamp. When his mother tries to clean the lamp, so they can sell it to buy food for their supper, a second far more powerful genie appears who is bound to do the bidding of the person holding the lamp.
With the aid of the genie of the lamp, Aladdin becomes rich and powerful and marries the Princess, the sultan's daughter (after magically foiling her marriage to the vizier's son). The genie builds Aladdin and his bride a wonderful palace, far more magnificent than the sultan's.
The sorcerer hears of Aladdin's good fortune, and returns; he gets his hands on the lamp by tricking Aladdin's wife (who is unaware of the lamp's importance) by offering to exchange "new lamps for old." He orders the genie of the lamp to take the palace, along with all its contents, to his home in the Maghreb. Fortunately, Aladdin still has the magic ring and is able to summon the lesser genie. The genie of the ring cannot directly undo any of the magic of the genie of the lamp, but he is able to transport Aladdin to the Maghreb where, with the help of the "woman's wiles" of the princess he recovers the lamp and slays the sorcerer, returning the palace to its proper place.
The sorcerer's more powerful and evil brother plots to destroy Aladdin for killing his brother by disguising himself as an old woman known for her healing powers. The Princess falls for his disguise and commands the "woman" to stay in her palace in case of any illnesses. Aladdin is warned of this danger by the genie of the lamp and slays the imposter. Everyone lives happily ever after, Aladdin eventually succeeding to his father-in-law's throne.
With the aid of the genie of the lamp, Aladdin becomes rich and powerful and marries the Princess, the sultan's daughter (after magically foiling her marriage to the vizier's son). The genie builds Aladdin and his bride a wonderful palace, far more magnificent than the sultan's.
The sorcerer hears of Aladdin's good fortune, and returns; he gets his hands on the lamp by tricking Aladdin's wife (who is unaware of the lamp's importance) by offering to exchange "new lamps for old." He orders the genie of the lamp to take the palace, along with all its contents, to his home in the Maghreb. Fortunately, Aladdin still has the magic ring and is able to summon the lesser genie. The genie of the ring cannot directly undo any of the magic of the genie of the lamp, but he is able to transport Aladdin to the Maghreb where, with the help of the "woman's wiles" of the princess he recovers the lamp and slays the sorcerer, returning the palace to its proper place.
The sorcerer's more powerful and evil brother plots to destroy Aladdin for killing his brother by disguising himself as an old woman known for her healing powers. The Princess falls for his disguise and commands the "woman" to stay in her palace in case of any illnesses. Aladdin is warned of this danger by the genie of the lamp and slays the imposter. Everyone lives happily ever after, Aladdin eventually succeeding to his father-in-law's throne.
Step 1- The Arabian Nights
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As we read you need to address these questions:
-From whose perspective is the story told?
-Rate the complexity (1-10) of the language used within the story. Explain why you have chosen this ranking.
-When/Where is the story set?
-How would you describe the style of story?
-From whose perspective is the story told?
-Rate the complexity (1-10) of the language used within the story. Explain why you have chosen this ranking.
-When/Where is the story set?
-How would you describe the style of story?
Step 2-An adaptation
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Step 3- an adaptation for kids
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Step 4- The Film/Disney
Step 5- Analysing the evolution of stories
There are a number of reasons why stories that existed hundreds of years ago are still popular and present today. Such as:
-The message is still relevant
-The story is still profitable/$$
-The story has attracted a group/following
-The story has been adapted in order to stay relevant to the times
-The message is still relevant
-The story is still profitable/$$
-The story has attracted a group/following
-The story has been adapted in order to stay relevant to the times
Task- Analysis Essay
Old stories are still necessary in our 'New' world. Do you agree?
-You are going to develop an essay response to this question.
-You need to use Aladdin as one of the examples of textual adaptations in your discussion.
-You can disagree with the topic
-Your essay should be 1-2 pages in length
-You should complete and submit some form of planning/brainstorming
-You need to use Aladdin as one of the examples of textual adaptations in your discussion.
-You can disagree with the topic
-Your essay should be 1-2 pages in length
-You should complete and submit some form of planning/brainstorming