Is the Princess Jasmine in Aladdin of Arab descent?
Is the Princess Jasmine in Aladdin of Arab descent?
- Scott’s casting doesn’t exactly support this notion because unlike Princess Jasmine, she is mixed-race, light-skinned and of Indian and not of Arab descent.
Is princess Jasmine Arab or Indian?
While some claim Jasmine is Arab because the movie opens with a song called Arabian Nights, others believe that the architecture in Agrabah is clearly based on the Taj Mahal, making Jasmine Indian.
Why is Princess Jasmine dressed like a harem girl?
- 1. Jasmine is dressed like a Harem girl instead of a princess. A princess is the daughter of the king who no man is allowed to touch without the king's approval. A harem girl is one of the king's many mistresses. No king would dress his daughter like his mistress. No father would want to see his daughter dressed in that way.
Who is Princess Jasmine supposed to be based on?
- Princess Jasmine is based on Princess Badroulbadour who is Chinese (not Arab) and described as being somewhat spoiled and vain. Princess Badroulbadour who Jasmine is based on. Since some of the comments have taken a life of their own, I wanted to post some here that deserve not to be lost in that sea.
When does Princess Jasmine have to marry a prince?
- Despite an age-old law stipulating that the princess must marry a prince in time for her 18th birthday, Jasmine is instead determined to marry someone she loves for who he is as opposed to what he owns.
