In Agrabah, a resourceful yet impoverished young man named Aladdin becomes enamored with Princess Jasmine, who is disillusioned with the concept of arranged marriages. A sorcerer named Jafar deceives Aladdin into retrieving a magical lamp from a wondrous cave. While trapped within the cave, Aladdin rubs the lamp, thereby releasing a humorous, wish-granting Genie. To impress Jasmine, he wishes to transform into 'Prince Ali.' As Prince Ali, Aladdin attempts to win Jasmine's affection; however, Jafar, who has now become the Sultan's vizier, plots to seize the lamp and dominate Agrabah. With the assistance of the Genie and his monkey companion Abu, Aladdin ultimately defeats Jafar, sacrificing his final wish to liberate the Genie, thereby demonstrating his worthiness of Jasmine's love and his own self-acceptance. The central theme of the narrative is that masquerading as someone else, such as Prince Ali, is inherently unstable; genuine love and happiness stem from the authenticity of one's true self. The tale juxtaposes Aladdin's external façade with his virtuous heart, underscoring the notion that character is of greater significance than wealth or social standing. The Genie's vast powers serve to illustrate the necessity of wielding power judiciously and not for self-serving purposes, a lesson that Aladdin internalizes through Jafar's exploitation. The Genie's support empowers Aladdin to cultivate the confidence needed to chase his aspirations, reinforcing the idea that self-belief is crucial. Additionally, the story subtly critiques inflexible social hierarchies by illustrating how a 'lowly' boy can ascend through merit and love, rather than mere lineage.