The following term paper deals with the representation of the Orient through stereotypes and clichés. The movie Aladdin, which was released 2019, will be used to show the Orients representation by the Europeans and Americans.
Close your eyes and think about a desert with camels transporting goods. A bazar where you hear the cries of sellers, smell perfume, spices, coffee and tobacco. A bazar which is colourful, with exotic fruits and marvel lamps. Think about a palace and harem with beautiful women that wear long satin dresses with turbaned faces and golden jewelleries, performing belly dance and Arab men with al lot of gold and diamonds that get feed by their servants.
The most people from the West would rapidly think about the Orient because those characteristics describe the Middle East.
First, the term Orient and Orientalism will be explained and referred to Edward Said´s Orientalism. After that, the term stereotypes will be defined and several stereotypes about the Middle East and the Orient will be presented. Then, visual effects will be described which are important for the movie analysis. In the last part, the movie Aladdin will be analysed. The focus is on which elements fulfill clichés and stereotypes according to the Orient and the definition of Orientalism. While analysing those characteristics the analysis of visual effects is included.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Orient and Orientalism
- Definition of the Orient and Orientalism
- Edward Said's Orientalism
- Stereotypes
- Definition of Stereotypes
- Stereotypes and the Orient
- Film Analysis
- Visual Analysis
- Colours
- Music
- Acting and Performing
- The Representation of the Orient in Disney's Aladdin
- Summary
- Setting
- Music
- Characters
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper explores the representation of the Orient through stereotypes and clichés, specifically examining the portrayal of the Orient in the movie Aladdin (2019). The paper aims to understand how the West, particularly Europeans and Americans, perceive and represent the Orient, focusing on the use of Orientalism and stereotypes. This includes analyzing the film's visual effects, setting, music, and characters.
- The definition and history of the term "Orient" and the concept of "Orientalism"
- The role of stereotypes in shaping perceptions of the Orient, particularly in Western media
- The influence of Edward Said's work on understanding Orientalism and its impact on the representation of the Orient
- The analysis of visual elements in film, including colours, music, and acting, as tools for reinforcing or challenging stereotypes
- The specific example of Disney's Aladdin and how it exemplifies the portrayal of the Orient through stereotypes and clichés
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the Orient's representation in Western media, highlighting the use of stereotypes and clichés. The paper will focus on the Disney film Aladdin (2019) as an example.
- Orient and Orientalism: This chapter defines the Orient and Orientalism, emphasizing the Western perspective on the Orient. It introduces Edward Said's influential work on Orientalism and its impact on understanding the relationship between the West and the Orient.
- Stereotypes: This chapter defines the term "stereotype" and explores its negative connotations, particularly in relation to social groups. It then focuses on the specific stereotypes associated with the Orient, particularly those prevalent since September 11, 2001.
- Film Analysis: This chapter outlines the methods used for analyzing film, specifically focusing on visual elements such as colours, music, acting, and performing. These methods will be applied to the analysis of Disney's Aladdin in the following chapter.
- The Representation of the Orient in Disney's Aladdin (Part 1): This chapter begins the analysis of Disney's Aladdin, examining the film's summary, setting, and music. It focuses on how these elements reinforce or challenge stereotypes about the Orient.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key themes and concepts include the Orient, Orientalism, stereotypes, clichés, film analysis, visual effects, Western perception, representation, Disney's Aladdin, Middle East, Arabs, Muslims, and Edward Said.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2022, Orientalism by Edward Said. The Representation of the Orient in Disney's "Aladdin", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1439022