“The Oriental is irrational, depraved (fallen), childlike, ‘different’; thus the European is rational, virtuous, mature, ‘normal’.” –(2nd Paragraph on page 40) This passage from the text is yet another contrasting statement that shows the unfortunate views and opinions of the less than Oriental and the glorified European. Saying that the Oriental is irrational while the […]
Although this film was disturbing and upsetting, it was very much needed in order to open up the eyes of those who are ignorant to Arab racism. To be perfectly honest, I was not aware of the extent that Arabs are portrayed so badly in the film industry. Aside from Aladdin, I do not believe […]
The Disney movie Aladdin has a setting in a Middle Eastern country, something which can be learned right away with the song “Arabian Nights,” along with the animated scenery shown in the opening scene. With that being said, an audience should expect to see ethnic authenticity in the movie’s portrayal. For example, the entirety of […]
The Disney movie Aladdin has a setting in a Middle Eastern country, something which can be learned right away with the theme song “Arabian Nights,” along with the animated scenery shown in the opening scene. With that being said, an audience should expect to see the entirety of the cast with darker colored skin, Arabic […]
First, list briefly (in a sentence or two) Ernst’s overarching argument. Ernst is making a point to express his feelings regarding the dismissiveness of Islam in the eyes of non-Muslims to show that they are human beings just like the rest of us, as we are one race- human race. Then find and briefly list […]
As someone who never really saw Aladdin in one sitting before, I honestly enjoyed watching the movie very much. It brought me back to feeling like a little kid again, as I loved anything Disney growing up. The Genie was hands down my favorite character; without him, I do not think the movie would have […]
~ 250 Word Summary In Robert Irwin’s “The Dark Side of ‘The Arabian Nights,’” it is clearly outlined how the novel is not a typical child’s bedtime story with pure tales, as there are many inappropriate subjects that are brought up consistently throughout the book. Some common topics that were expanded upon in the text […]
Today in class, we discussed things that stuck out to us in Robert Irwin’s “The Dark Side of The Arabian Nights.” Some issues that were brought up relate to racism, sexual content, anonymous authors, and history. It was pointed out that the translations from British and French authors had heightened racism and sexual content. As […]
While reading this chapter, I definitely felt that it gave a basis for what the text will develop into in the upcoming chapters. Since we have already read some of the passages from later on in the text prior to this beginning part, things definitely make much more sense now in regards to Shahrazad’s plan […]
“In the process of telling and retelling, they [stories] were modified to conform to the general life and customs of the Arab society that adapted them and to the particular conditions of that society at a particular time.” (Introduction – Dissemination and Manuscripts, pg. xiv) Stories were modified when shared in order to convey the lifestyles […]
