Upon learning of Aladdin 's secret powers , Alibaba gets close to him trying to win over his favor .
He only manages to get his help when he finally assumes that his true desire is to overcome his own hopelessness .
Upon learning of Aladdin 's secret powers , Alibaba gets close to him trying to win over his favor , but he only manages to get his help when he finally assumes that his true desire is to overcome his own hopelessness .