The Nights, is a collection of tales originating from the Middle East, that has been orally passed down from generation to generation. They have played a large role in Middle Eastern culture and history. There have been countless different interpretations and tellings of these stories for western audiences, such as Aladdin, The Thief of Baghdad,… Continue reading Is the Plot the Problem?
Month: December 2021
Me as a Writer: A Reflection
I’m not sure that my writing has greatly improved throughout this semester, however I can say that my confidence in my writing has improved drastically. Prior to this class I never allowed anyone, but my teachers, to read my writing. I was so self-conscious about it, that I would hide it away from everyone. However… Continue reading Me as a Writer: A Reflection
Societal Impacts (Free Write)
The question that was asked was what do we need to discuss with more detail throughout this course. I’d say we need to discuss the impact all of these films have had on society. We have discussed a lot about how/why they are each orientalist of sexist, but I don’t think we’ve explored how each… Continue reading Societal Impacts (Free Write)
What makes Aladdin different?
Aladdin is a very popular Disney movie, both the old cartoon and new live action version have been enjoyed by millions of people. The story of Aladdin originated from a collection of middle eastern tales called The Nights. While there have been many different interpretations of these stories over the years, Disney’s Aladdin has stood… Continue reading What makes Aladdin different?
