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Disney Aladdin is Truly American

Disney 's Aladdin , despite its Arabian setting , is very American . The central theme of the story revolves around a poor young Arabian boy Aladdin , who fell in love with the princess , Jasmine , and wished to marry her despite their difference in social class even if it meant doing so dishonestly at first . If one were to use Robin Williams Junior 's key values of U .S . culture , it would be obvious that Americans made the film

Americans consider material comfort as a prize for success . In the

br movie , Aladdin became a prince after proving himself worthy to marry Jasmine . Americans also believe that dreams come true when you do something about it . In the movie , Aladdin was a worker or doer . He would rather fight for the good of everyone than simply leave everything to fate . He also reflected on his values regarding honesty before finally doing what was right . Aladdin did what he could to be a person worthy of Jasmine despite the problem of status . He was not content to dreaming . He committed himself to doing what he could to be with the princess

American culture is also very scientific and democratic even in fantasy movies like Aladdin . It was Aladdin 's cunning practicality and logic that made him win over the evil Jafar 's magic . In the end , it was the freedom of choice that allowed Jasmine to marry Aladdin despite his social status

Although Americans love democracy , being prejudiced is still...