This document compares and contrasts the stories of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and Aladdin. Both stories feature kind-hearted main characters who start out poor but end up with great rewards. They also involve villains who try to trick the heroes but ultimately get outsmarted. However, there are some key differences, such as Aladdin featuring magical elements like genies and flying carpets that are absent from Ali Baba. Comparing the two tales highlights both their similarities and differences in interesting ways.