Summary (254 words): “Disney’s Magic Carpet Ride: Aladdin and Women in Islam,” by Christiane Staninger, sheds light on the stereotypes that Aladdin casts on Middle Eastern people, culture, and customs. Not only has Disney missed the mark in portraying Middle Eastern life, but the entire movie and concept are Westernized.…

Deciding whether or not we should read a book based on its sensitive content is a tricky question to answer. As we know, there are millions of different books and pieces of literature that have content that is explicit or problematic, but I am hesitant to say that a particular…

While reading the prologue of The Arabian Nights, I found many elements of the text eye-catching and interesting. For starters, the tale starts with two brothers, Shahrayar and Shahzaman. Since we’ve read the first eight nights before this prologue, I noticed many of the stories involve brothers or wives alluding…

When choosing what passages to paraphrase, I chose sentences that stuck out to me while reading Haddawy’s “Introduction.” After completing the task, I noticed that paraphrasing ingrains the true meaning of what the author is trying to say. The repetition of the same message in different words helps the brain…

The air is cool, and the moon is bright. After scrambling to find a parking spot, I wander down the path to the gate, shining with vibrant lights and excited children. The rides sparkle like the stars in the night. Entering the fair, I am surrounded by the strong aroma…

To put it bluntly, I have never been a good writer. I have a tough time conveying my ideas and putting them down on paper or digital documents. Even though English is my first language,  I still have difficulty configuring sentences and organizing paragraphs. Possibly, this struggle could be due…