Aladdin is a charming, resourceful street urchin from the bustling city of Agrabah. Known as a "diamond in the rough," his life changes when he discovers a magical, wish-granting Genie and meets Princess Jasmine. He ultimately outsmarts the evil sorcerer Jafar to win her hand and the throne.
Aladdin was drawn with large eyes, like those of other Disney heroes, to indicate innocence. The lineaments of his body are more free-flowing and more rounded than is usual for Disney heroes.[5] He looks like a modern 17 to 18-year-old,[1] except for his wardrobe. In the film, they often describe him as a street rat. Later in the film, he wields a scimitar sword.
Aladdin is portrayed as quick-witted, and ultimately a caring person. Like most Disney male protagonists, he is a heroic young man who seeks to win the affection of many other characters, which demonstrates his insecurity. He is not above lying and stealing, though never with malicious intentions, but to survive. The biggest difference from the norm is that, unlike most youthful Disney heroes, he is a doer rather than a passive character.[5]
As a street urchin, he wears a red fez hat, a purple vest, a baggy cream dhoti (with a patch covering a hole) and goes barefoot; he retains this appearance even in the animated series after his engagement to Jasmine.[6][7]
His "Prince Ali" outfit is a white and gold ensemble with a flowing cape, and a large headpiece topped with a feather and a jewel.
