What are some real versions of Disney stories?

Take 'Pinocchio' for instance. The original Carlo Collodi story had some darker moments. In Disney's version, the idea of Pinocchio being led astray into Pleasure Island where boys are turned into donkeys is a dark concept. It shows the consequences of bad behavior in a rather scary way, while still being a story that kids can enjoy with its more light - hearted elements like Jiminy Cricket.

Yes, there are. For instance, the Disney movie 'The Little Mermaid' was based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The original story has a much darker ending where the mermaid turns into sea foam instead of living happily ever after with the prince as in the Disney version. There are also some lesser - known European and Asian folk tales that inspired Disney stories, and their real versions often have different cultural nuances and endings that are not as popularly known.

The real stories usually have more complex and sometimes darker aspects. For example, in the real Cinderella story, the stepsisters were extremely cruel, cutting off parts of their feet to fit into the glass slipper. In the Disney version, it's much more light - hearted. Another example is The Little Mermaid. In the original tale, the mermaid didn't get a happy ending as easily as in the Disney movie.

Well, in a dark version of 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast could be more menacing in his initial behavior towards Belle. His curse could also be related to something more malevolent he did in the past rather than just being punished for his pride. And for 'Cinderella', a darker version might show more of the stepmother's abuse towards Cinderella, not just making her do chores but also psychological abuse.

Well, the original versions of Disney stories were usually based on traditional folk tales. They had a certain rawness. Take 'Cinderella' for instance. In the original, the stepsisters were extremely cruel and the story had a harsher feel compared to the more family - friendly versions we see today. And the original stories were a reflection of the times they were created in, with different social values and norms.

In the Disney version of 'Cinderella', it's a story of magic and hope. However, the darker versions may emphasize the hardships she endures more realistically, like the extreme abuse from her stepsisters. The dark versions also don't shy away from the harsher aspects of human nature. In Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast is portrayed more sympathetically from the start, while in darker versions, his past misdeeds are more prominent.

One interesting thing is that some of the original Disney story versions had different endings. Take 'Cinderella' for instance. In the original, there were more details about her step - sisters' fates that were toned down in the Disney movie. Also, the characters in the original versions were sometimes less idealized and more like real, flawed people.

The real stories often have darker elements. For instance, in the animated Snow White, it's more of a simple good - vs - evil story. But in the real story, Snow White's situation was more dire and the queen's hatred was more complex. In the case of Sleeping Beauty, the real story might have had more cultural and historical context that was simplified in the animated version.

In the real ending of 'Snow White', after she wakes up from the poisoned apple, she struggles with post - traumatic stress disorder from her near - death experience. The dwarfs have to help her through this difficult time, and her relationship with the prince is also more strained as she has changed because of what she has been through.

Well, in the real ending of 'The Little Mermaid', Ariel actually has a difficult time adjusting to life on land. She misses her underwater home and friends a great deal at first. There are also political tensions between the human world and the underwater kingdom that continue to be an issue even after she marries the prince.