Princess-jasmine Quote by Liz Braswell
““That girl, the girl he had spent the afternoon with, the girl who had leapt off the sides of buildings and pole-vaulted off others, who had charmed Abu and shared an apple with him, was not some rich girl off for a jaunt or running away from home. She was a princess. The royal princess. Jasmine. Her eyes were black and hard. Her back was straight; her arms hung gracefully at her sides as if she had too much power even to need to put them on her hips or cross them in anger. Her diadem sparkled. "The princess...?" Aladdin said faintly. It was said that Jasmine was beautiful; it was said she was quick-witted. Both of these were without question true. It was also said that she was a witch with a tiger for a familiar. It was said she tore her suitors to shreds- verbally and, vis-a-vis the tiger, occasionally literally. "Princess Jasmine," Rasoul said immediately, lowering his eyes and bowing. "What are you doing outside the palace? And with this... Street Rat?" "That is none of your concern," Jasmine said. She put her hands on her hips and marched right up into the captain's space as if he was no more to her than an irritating camel. "Do as I command. Release him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Aladdin: The Lost Lamp, Liz Braswell, 2013
Princess Jasmine is portrayed as powerful, assertive, and fierce, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.
In simple terms: Jasmine is strong, commanding, and defies expectations.
Key Takeaway
Embrace agency and challenge stereotypes.
Themes
power
gender
identity
agency
defiance
Mood
determined
assertive
inspirational
Type
character
dialogue
thematic
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal empowerment
- leadership roles
- social movements
- media representation
Key Concepts
feminism
leadership
mythic archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you express power responsibly?
- What stereotypes limit you?
A Different Perspective
Power can be misinterpreted; balance strength with compassion.
