Food for Thought Prompts (for further discussion and day 4 lesson plan)

• Does the film portray the history in too basic of a setting that takes away from the culture?

• Should a remake of Aladdin correct all of the things critics discussed over the past twenty years?

• Do the lyrics of the songs boast a bigger meaning than intended and do the songs play a key role in the purpose of the film?

• How would changing the genre of the film affect the underlying purpose? 

• Who is the intended audience of the film and how does the audience effect the portrayal of the characters and plot?

• How would the film be different if the film were titled "Jasmine" like other Disney princess movies? 

• Does this movie fit the Disney stereotype of a princess movie?

• What changes should be made to further the development of the culture?

• Does the film give unrealistic expectations for treatment of animals?

• Although Westernization of the film was previously discussed, what aspects of the film respect the culture?

• Why isn't the Sultan, Jasmine's father, held accountable for his actions in regard to ruling the kingdom? Does this add a hint of sexism to the film?

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