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Who is the main character of "Aladdin"?

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[quote="Sekaino Jasmine"]I found a Mary Sue litmus test for original Aladdin characters on the internet...not exactly sure if it's accurate, but it is very interesting.  My character only got 12 points! :D What do you guys think of it?

“Aladdin” Mary Sue/Gary Stu Litmus Test

Scoring: For every question you can answer a "Yes" to, add the points listed in brackets (i.e. [3] ) to your total score. Remember to be honest, you aren't helping yourself or scoring honestly if you can reason yourself out of answering a question yes. "Yes...But..."'s count.

Section 1 - The Name Game

Is the character named after you? (This can be your first name, middle name, or your internet/message board alias.) [5]

Does any part of the name translate into anything to do with star, spirit, light, darkness, or a something to that effect? [5]

Does the character have a really cool name that you wish you had? [1]

Have you considered naming your pet or child the character's name, or have done so already? [1]
Have you actually done so? [1]

Section 2 - Physical Appearance

Do they have 'special' (or even just plainly colored) eyes that you describe in horribly explicit detail? (i.e. using more than 3 words, and very poetic ones, to describe the eyes besides the actual word for the color) [2]
 	Will this be a plot point later? [1]

Is the character exquisitely attractive? [4]
 	Is her/his hair is mentioned repeatedly (down to her waist, flowing waves, blah blah) [2]
 
In his/her intro, is it mentioned in more than one paragraph? [1]

Does one or more of the original characters find the character highly attractive? [2]
 	Add one point for every character that has done so. [1+]
 Do other regulars see him/her as a threat because of this? [1]

Section 3 - Personal Traits / Personality/ The Person

Is he/she more kind-hearted than Aladdin? [3]

Is he/she more independent than Jasmine? [2]

Does he/she have more magical powers than Genie, Mozenrath, Sadira, etc.? [1]

Is he/she more mischievous than Abu? [1]

Is he/she more sarcastic than Iago? [1]

Is he/she more optimistic than the sultan? [1]

Does the character just "know things" for no apparent reason? [2]

Is he/she universally liked and/or respected by everyone she meets? [1]

Does he/she excel at everything she tries? [1]
 But when he/she fails, is he/she forgiven anyways? [1]

Is the character the long-lost child, descendent or sibling of a canon character? [10]
 	 Does he/she realise this relation on her own? [2]
  	 With no prior evidence? [1]

Does the character have a very good singing voice? [3]
 	Or play a musical instrument amazingly well? [2]
 
Is the character blind, deaf, or mute? [5]
Is this a plot point? [1]
 Does he or she have amazing abilities despite this that normal people with the same ability wouldn't be able to? [4]

Does he/she move in with one of the original characters? [2]

Does the character start out good but becomes a villain? [1]
 	Extra point if he/she then returns to the side of good. [1]

Can the character heal with a touch and/or thought? [2]

Does the character have telekinesis or telepathy? Or Both? [2]

Section 4 – His/Her Past

Add points for each aspect seen somewhere during your character's life:

- abandoned by caregivers [2]
- raised by people not his/her birthparents when growing up [1]
- born or raised in extreme poverty [1]
- sole survivor of a calamity [3]
- physical abuse [2]
-  by a caregiver? [1]

Does the character suffer from guilt about something terrible that he/she did in the past? [2]
 	Do the other characters eventually convince him/her that it was not his/her fault? [1]

Does he/she have insane wealth but no family or explanation into this? [1]

Is the character royalty? [3]

Section 5 – In Battle

Does he/she possess more than one Weapon? [3]
 	Add a point for each weapon posessed. [1+]
 
Is he/she able to use more than one element of magic? [3]
	Add a point each element beyond two. [1+]
	Is he/she an expert at both/all? [3]

Does he/she “mysteriously” show up saving one or more of the original characters? [3]
 	Does he/she actually succeed? [2]

Section 6 - The Love Boat

Does the character fall in love with any canon character? [2]
 Because you are in love with this character? [1]
 
Does the character's presence (eventually) make Jasmine and Aladdin (or any other pair of canon characters) realize they weren't meant for each other? [2]
 	Does the story end with the character's wedding? [1]

Is the love of his/her life look like one of the original with some alterations? [5]

Is your character in love with/ stealing/ being related to/ being great friends with Aladdin, Jasmine, or any other canon character? [1]
 	Do any one of them fall in love with your character? [2]
Extra points if more than one does (one point for each) [1+]

Section 7 - You, Your character, and Everyone Else

Does the character have Hair or Eye colors that you want to have? [1]

Does the character generally have a strong resemblance to you (but maybe better-looking)? [2]

Would you like to be friends with the character if you met in real life? [1]
 Do you think others should? [2]

Do you think everyone who reads the story should automatically like the character? [1]

If someone tells you he/she doesn't like your character, do you take it as a personal attack on you? [3]

Do you ever pretend, just to yourself, that you are the character, with the same strengths and abilities? [1]

Section 8 - Plot, Plot, Plot... Or something like it.

Do you tell the story from the character's point of view, all or mostly? [2]

Does the character manage to develop a friendship with an otherwise villainous character, and through this friendship, reform the other character? [3]

Does the character save the day and/or another character's life? [6]
 Through dying? [10]
Through almost dying? [9]
 Through magical/mystical intervention? [3] 
Does everyone go into mourning? [7]
Does he/she revive by the end of the story? [5]
 Does he/she revive in a sequel? [5]

Section 9 - Everything Else/ Misc.

Do you introduce the character on the first page of the story? [2]
 	The first paragraph? [4]
In the first sentence? [3]

Does the character tell off and/or kill a regular or recurring characters whom you don't like? [2]
While hypnotised by an enemy? [1]

Do you plan to write any more stories concerning this character? [2]
 	This character's child(ren)? [1]

0 - 15: Be proud. You have a developed character, unlikely that it is MarySue/Gary Stu. Which means few, if none will gouge their eyes with sporks upon seeing your character(s).
15 - 25 : Characters in this range are potential Mary Sues/Gary Stus, who can go either way dependent on the author's skill
26 - 64 : You’ve got a Mary Sue/Gary Stu on your hands.  Be careful…
65+ : AH!  IT HURTS!  IT HURTS![/quote]

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