The original story has a rather fairy - tale - like progression towards a happy ending. However, in the abuse fanfic, the journey is filled with more turmoil and struggle. For instance, Beauty might be constantly in fear of the Beast instead of gradually falling in love with him. The Beast's character may also be portrayed more as a tormentor initially rather than a misunderstood being. Also, the story might not necessarily end happily as in the original. It could end with Beauty leaving the Beast forever due to the abuse or the Beast never fully redeeming himself.
The original story emphasizes the magic and the transformation of the Beast through love. In the abuse fanfic, while the transformation might still be there, it's often overshadowed by the abuse plot. The relationship between Beauty and the Beast in the fanfic is not just about breaking a curse through love but also about dealing with the consequences of abuse. This can lead to a completely different exploration of their characters and their relationship compared to the original story.
In the original 'Beauty and the Beast' story, the focus is mainly on the love that develops between Beauty and the Beast in a more positive context. In the abuse fanfic, there is a negative aspect added with the presence of abuse. The dynamic between the two characters is much more complex and often darker.
The original 'Beauty and the Beast' focuses on the redemptive power of love. In the dark story, love may not be as pure or powerful. The Beast in the dark version can be more beastly in nature, with less of the underlying humanity. The castle in the dark story may be a more sinister place, not just an enchanted but slightly spooky place like in the original.
The visual aspect makes a big difference. In the original story, we have to imagine the characters and settings, but in the graphic novel, we see them directly. So, the graphic novel could add details that weren't in the original, like specific patterns on the Beast's fur or the design of Beauty's dresses.
The modern 'Beauty and the Beast' novels tend to expand on the backstories of the characters. The original story didn't go too deep into why the beast was cursed or what the beauty's life was really like before. In modern novels, we often get detailed accounts of their pasts. Additionally, the role of magic is sometimes re - imagined. In some modern versions, magic is more scientific - like or has different rules compared to the rather simple magic in the original 'Beauty and the Beast' story.
It might re - interpret it by setting the story in the Worm universe. Instead of a traditional castle, the Beast could live in an abandoned parahuman - made structure. The Beauty may not be a simple village girl but a parahuman herself.
The real story may have a different cultural context that gets lost in some adaptations. The original might have been more closely tied to the values and beliefs of the time it was first told. For instance, the role of magic in the real story could be more about the natural order of things being disrupted and then restored through love. In many adaptations, the magic is just a plot device to create the Beast and the curse. Additionally, the real story could have had a more gradual development of the relationship between Beauty and the Beast, rather than the sometimes - rushed versions in adaptations.
Modern versions often add different settings. For example, instead of a traditional castle in a fairy - tale forest, they might be set in a post - apocalyptic world or a steampunk city.
The original Beauty and the Beast story is about building a relationship based on mutual understanding and respect. In the fanfiction where the Beast cheats on Belle, it shatters that foundation. It introduces a much darker and more complex aspect to their relationship that was not present in the original. There's no such betrayal in the classic story, and it makes the fanfiction a very different take on the characters.
Well, it can make people misinterpret the characters. In the original, Beauty is strong - willed and the Beast is a complex character with the potential for good. But in abuse fanfiction, their traits can be warped. This may lead some to view the story as one of oppression rather than a journey of transformation. It can also put off new readers from exploring the real, beautiful story.
Beauty starts as a kind - hearted and selfless girl. She sacrifices her own comfort to save her father. As she stays with the Beast, she gradually learns to see the good in him. In the end, her love for the Beast transforms her into a more confident and loving person who can break the curse.
Beauty starts as a kind - hearted but somewhat naive girl. As she spends time with the Beast, she becomes more empathetic and understanding. She begins to see the good in him and grows bolder in her feelings.