Ever since Disney announced that they were going to be releasing a modern remake of their
famous classic, “Aladdin,” fans and critics alike have been eagerly sharing some interesting
theories on the film.
And since the movie’s release, there is one theory in particular that might make everyone
feel a little uncomfortable – and no, it has nothing to do with “A Whole New World.”
Actually, it has to do with our beloved central characters Aladdin and Jasmine -- and whether
or not they are brother and sister.
According to a post shared by Reddit user ‘ResidentSwimming,’ there might be a lot
more to Aladdin and Jasmine than meets the eye.
Although the plot centers around Aladdin’s wish to become a prince and that he achieves
this by marrying Jasmine, according to this theory, he achieved his title of ‘prince’
in another, more shocking way – by becoming Jasmine’s brother, and not her husband.
In order to even consider this as a possibility, we need to first consider the powers of the
genie who, effectively, albeit indirectly, bestowed upon Aladdin the title of ‘prince.’
We as viewers have been made aware of the fact that the genie’s wishes do have unexpected
ramifications.
However, it may seem that the genie’s approval of Aladdin’s wish to become a prince didn’t
have an adverse effect on anything – Aladdin becomes a prince without any mishap.
In granting Aladdin the title of ‘prince,’ the only thing which seems to change is his
wardrobe – after all, the only ‘proof’ presented that Aladdin has become a prince
is a change of clothing and an entourage.
So, it begs the question - what actual, concrete proof do we have that in marrying Jasmine,
he attained the title of prince?
To bring the concept of ‘marrying into royalty’ under even more scrutiny, it’s widely understood
that one cannot become a prince unless his parents are of royal descent.
This means that technically, Aladdin couldn’t have become a prince through marriage – he
had to have had some royal blood coursing through his veins.
Therefore, the genie made Aladdin a prince by making him biologically related to Jasmine,
in effect, making him her brother.
Now, before we get into the obvious shocking implications that this revelation would have
on the movie if it is indeed proven to be true, we need to first provide evidence to
explain why it may be...
Firstly, throughout the movie, viewers are constantly reminded that not only is Jasmine’s
mother not alive, but neither is Aladdin’s.
Are you beginning to connect the dots?
Could it be that both of their mothers are dead because they are, in fact, one and the
same person?
Obviously, this wouldn’t be sufficient evidence to corroborate the belief that the two are
biologically related.
There is, however, another interesting occurrence in the film which, in conjunction with the
aforementioned, makes it all the more credible.
In the remake of the movie, does anyone remember when Jasmine visits Aladdin’s home?
There, as you will know, she picks up a guitar laying in the room and starts to play a song.
The melody of the song makes Aladdin nostalgic as he remembers that his mother had taught
him that song when he was a child, which is something that he actually mentions to Jasmine.
Surprisingly, Jasmine responds by saying “mine too,” meaning that her mother had taught
her that song before she passed away as well.
But, this happens before Aladdin meets the genie, right?
So how could that be the case before he works his magic?
Well, as it’s established, the genie has phenomenal cosmic powers -- so changing things
in the past, out of the timeline, is not out of the realm of possibility.
Do you think that it was a case of pure coincidence that both Aladdin and Jasmine’s mothers
played them that song?
Or could it be that they’re indirectly hinting that Aladdin and Jasmine do share the same
mother, and that she had to hide their connection because of something unforgiveable that she
did?
Consider this as a possibility – Jasmine’s mother ended up having an affair which led
to the birth of Aladdin, Jasmine’s brother.
Because of the affair, she consequently got banished from the palace.
Either that, or she was killed.
In order to keep the scandal from spreading, Aladdin was never recognized as Jasmine’s
brother and was left to grow up on the streets, essentially becoming her illegitimate brother.
Understandably so, the possibility that Aladdin and Jasmine are actually related means a lot
for the movie.
Firstly, it would mean that Aladdin essentially got married to his sister, thus bringing the
notion of incest to the forefront as a central, yet unspoken theme in the movie.
This relationship dynamic would cast a pretty dark cloud over the movie.
But what do you think?
Do you believe that it’s all a coincidence, or do you think that there might hold some
truth to this theory?
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