1. Compare and Contrast
The story of Ali Baba is an arabian folktale
written by Walter Mcvitty. While the other
story is the animated picture of "Aladdin".
These two stories have a lot in common and
also plenty of differences. In this writing piece
I will tell you 4 similarities and differences
between the two.
One similarity is that both of these stories
are arabian folktales. You can tell this by the
names, setting, and also by the buildings of
which they live in.
Another similarity is that both of these
stories have the same type of homes and
landscape. This is showed in pictures, the
movie as well as in discriptive details. By
knowing the landscape it helps me picture
what the setting was really like.
Another similarity is that both of these
folktales have large caves full of treasure and
valuables. The caves both also have magic
items and passwords that enchant the cave.
One last similarity is that both stories have
villains that are leaders of some sort. Like in
Aladdin there is Jafar and in Ali Baba there is
the leader of the 40 theivs.
Now it is time for the differences. One

2. difference is that in Aladdin the main goal of
the bad guy is to retrieve the lamp while in Ali
Baba there is no object that is wanting to be
retrieved by the bad guy.
Another difference is that there are no
animal companions in Ali Baba. While in
Aladdin there is Abu.
Another difference is that Ali Baba there is
no kingdom or palace that is ruled by a king or
queen.
One last difference is that in Ali Baba there
is no magic accesories, companions nor
wishes. The only thing that is close to magic is
the opening door of the cave.
In this compare and contrast writing I have
told you the differences between two Arabian
Folktales. I did this to help me understand
these two stories a little better and help me
see what some arabian folktales have in
common.