Jafar From The Disney Film Aladdin

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In every protagonist, there is an antagonist, since, without it, there is no story. The readers may despise the villains terribly and may not want them to exist. However, everyone can concur that pronounced villains are what makes the stories interesting; they are what makes the stories come alive. "But," people may wonder, "what makes a villain considerable?" One example is Jafar from the Disney movie Aladdin, whose wicked behavior, intimidating appearance, and contradictory to the hero produces him as the epitome of a great villain. All of Jafar's actions and personality show just how malevolent he is. He is introduced as the ominous Royal Vizier to Agrabah's Sultan, who craves power over Agrabah. Although he portrays a charming

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