Ever since the beginning of time, women have been looked at as possessions, items of pleasure, and lesser than men. These views are often skewed by a corrupt society that is driven by masculinity and power. The movie “Arabian Nights” and the stories in “The Thousand and One Nights,” show a unique perspective of the roles of women in a Muslim society. Some of the stories betray women as disobedient wifes, beautiful slaves who are always eager to please men, and as prisoners isolated from the real world. The main character, Scheherazade, decided to challenge these standards and fight for freedom, as well as love. She did this to save other women from death, by deceiving her husband. Although she was not set up for success, Scheherazade overcame
