The document compares and contrasts the story Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and the Disney movie Aladdin. Both involve poor protagonists who steal treasure from a cave. They have some animals as companions and narrowly avoid death. However, Aladdin features a genie who grants wishes, while Ali Baba uses a spoken password to enter the cave. Aladdin also has more singing. Overall, the author concludes that Aladdin provides more details and is easier to visualize, making it the better story.