And, without further worrying about whether Aladdin possessed all the qualities required of someone destined to become the husband of a king's daughter,
I think Sheherazade already gives us a hint here of what is to come later in this story. I'm worried that the sultan shows no concern about Aladdin's background and the source of his wealth before handing over his daughter. But then I'm reminded of the influence of wealth. Clearly the Sultan is blinded by it. He's already rich, yet he wants more!
Aladdin's preparations to meet the king showcases opulence and magic typical of the genre of the Arabian Nights. The description of the hammam, in particular, is so richly detailed that one can almost feel the warmth and smell the fragrances.
A bag of five thousand gold dinars? That's a lot required to sway the people of the land and Sultan in Aladdin's favour. I'm rooting for Aladdin to succeed and get the girl but....I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop! 😂 Thanks for sharing this fascinating story. 😊😊
Do you know the origin of this expression?
😅 Okay, your question is intriguing. I know the phrase is an expression of anxiety, uncertainty or fear of what may happen next. It comes from the idea of hearing a neighbour drop a shoe loudly and then waiting for the other shoe to drop. But I don't know the origin.