Racial issues in Aladdin

In Aladdin,despite all characters being Arabic, the character illustrations are all very diverse…

E.g. Jafar having a very dark complexion and being the most villainous… Aladdin having a very pale complexion and being the heroin. Jafar has an English accent, Aladdin is American. These create a correlational pattern within Disney suggesting that the darker you are, the more evil you are. And the English are villainous whereas the Americans are practically Saints!

Character Race & accent Accent Film Role Personality Appearance/Features Extra info.
Jafar Arabian Strong English accent, very deep toned and well spoken. Villain Deceiving, cunning, greedy. Attitude of superiority. Obvious ethnic traits: permanent cunning facial expression, sinister eyes, darker complexion, hooked nose, defined face structure & unusual facial hair design. More greed for wealth & power than any other character. Heartlessly willing to take advantage of Jasmine& the Sultan
Aladdin Arabian Young American accent Regular street boy, hero Free spirited, humble, elusive Fresh faced, pale complexion, minimal Arabic features, no facial hair An Arabic orphan who must steal food to live. Has similarities with Disney’s Robin Hood.
Jasmine Arabian Feminine American accent Princess of Agrabah Sweet, innocent, intelligent Typical attractive young Princess. Revealing outfit. Kept in the Palace all her life.
Sultan Arabian Elderly English accent Ruler of Agrabah Socially & culturally powerful, loyal Father Palest complexion of all characters. Reasonably gullible, his age shows for he seems quite fragile & easy to take advantage of.

Notice the features in the characters appearances… 

This Youtube clip highlights many reasons as to why Disney is accused of many criticisms in the film Aladdin..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8q11sAg2zg&feature=related

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