What are the main differences between the Grimm's 'Beauty and the Beast' original story and the modern adaptations?

Well, the original story has a stronger moral tone. Cinderella's patience and kindness are more emphasized in the face of extreme cruelty from her stepfamily. In modern versions, there's often more focus on the magic and the grandeur of the ball. Also, in the Grimm version, the fairy godmother figure is not as glamorous as in modern takes. She's more of a magical helper in a more primitive sense.

One main difference is the level of darkness. The Grimm version has more cruel and harsh elements. In modern adaptations, these are often toned down. For example, the stepsisters' actions are made less extreme in modern versions.

In the original story, the Queen is much more cruel. For example, she asks the huntsman to bring Snow White's heart back as proof. Also, Snow White is more passive in the original. In modern adaptations, Snow White is often depicted as more independent and strong - willed.

In the real original Cinderella story, there are often more cultural and traditional elements. Modern adaptations sometimes simplify these for a broader audience. The role of the prince in the original may be more about fulfilling a certain social role, while in modern versions, he is often more of a romantic hero. Another difference is that the original story might not have as much focus on the 'happily ever after' part as modern versions do. It was more about the journey and the moral lessons.

In the original French Cinderella story, there are some unique aspects. The story was set in a very different cultural context. The role of the prince was a bit different too. He might have been more of a symbol of power and wealth in the original. The magic in the original story had a certain charm that was different from the flashy magic in modern adaptations. And the way Cendrillon endured her hardships was more in line with the values of the time the story was written, which is different from how she is often portrayed in more contemporary versions.

In the original Snow White story, it is often darker. For example, the queen's attempts to kill Snow White are more brutal. In modern adaptations, they usually tone down the violence and make it more family - friendly. Also, the original story might have more complex moral undertones that are sometimes simplified in the modern versions.

The manga and its adaptations might have differences in character designs or plot details. Sometimes, adaptations make slight changes to fit the new medium.

The comic usually has a more detailed plot. Adaptations might simplify it for the screen, but they try to keep the core story. The art style can also change in adaptations.

In Grimm's original Sleeping Beauty story, the ending has a different feel compared to modern adaptations. In the original, the prince's arrival and the breaking of the spell might not be as straightforward as in modern versions. There could be more of a sense of the old - world values and a bit of a harsher reality. For instance, the way the court wakes up and how the princess and prince's relationship progresses might have a more archaic and less 'fairy - tale perfect' quality. In modern adaptations, the focus is often more on the beauty and simplicity of the love story, with less of the original's potential for a more complex and perhaps less idyllic ending.

One major difference is the language. The original Italian story has a certain charm in its native language that might be lost in translations. Also, modern adaptations sometimes simplify the complex family and social hierarchies that were very detailed in the original. For example, in the original, the feuding families' backstories and the social implications of their feud were more deeply rooted in the Italian society of that time.