I don’t understand it: Why not free the Genie with the first wish? Aladdin knew he was going to don’t on the third wish, anyway. The Genie clearly liked him. The Genie is magnificently powerful, yet restrained by having to have a master. Why would he not do all sorts of wonderful things for Aladdin once he were free, if Aladdin were to free him?
Right??
Or am I just nuts?
Genie would have been able to save him without a wish in the water. Genie would have been free to help in just about any way he wished – keep in mind that Genie showed genuine interest in Aladdin’s success, giving constant unnecessary but voluntary and useful support and guidance and all.
This just baffles me… and yes, yes, I know the movie wouldn’t have been the same that way. But why does the situation ever present itself that way anyway? Only three wishes, and someone might use the third to set the genie free. Just do it right away. Hopefully, gratitude will present itself in the genie’s helping the individual without obligation but simply out of free will and gratitude.
I am nuts for this, right? I have thought about this for years, by the way…
Dear Lord, guide us kindly and clearly, please. Keep us safe and loving and together. Help us to communicate with love. Thank you for our home and family and love and your guidance. Stay with us. In your name, I pray. Amen.
Post-a-day 2025
hannah ananas 