Walt Disney's "Alladin"

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"One of the most successful animated feature films in recent years is the Walt Disney company's Aladdin, featuring the voice of the popular Robin Williams as the Genie. The film in its short life has existed in two versions, and the difference between those versions says something about the fantasy element as promulgated in the film, however unintentionally. The theatrical release of the film contained some lyrics in the opening song that Arab groups saw as prejudiced, and the company acquiesced and changed the lyrics for the video release and all subsequent releases. Yet, the film depends greatly on certain ideas about Arabia, stereotypes from earlier films more than from any examination of the real Arabia, historical or otherwise.

Rhetorical Claim: Aladdin plays to the desire on the part of the audience to see good triumph over evil and to see the hero ... "

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