by Susanne Barbot de Gallos de Villeneuve (retold by Andrew Lang) "Beauty Beast" the by Susanne Barbot de Gallos de Villeneuve (retold by Andrew Lang)

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Myth- Cupid & Psyche Origin

fairy tales enchanted, faraway place young heroine or hero man vs. greater power good triumphs over evil fairy tales

Setting fairy tale- “Once upon a time, in a far-off country…” cottage/castle Setting

“most dismal place on the face of the earth” midst of a dark forest “most dismal place on the face of the earth” Cottage

splendidly furnished rooms weather always the same paths lined with roses weather always the same mystery abounds Castle

Characters

naturally timid loves his family honest; humble wise Beauty’s Father

youngest joyful unspoiled loves beauty and simplicity Beauty

the Beast

“If she comes at all she must come willingly.”

“Only do not let yourself be deceived by appearances.”

“Oh. Beast, how you frightened me “Oh! Beast, how you frightened me! I never knew how much I loved you until just now, when I feared I was too late to save your life.”

man vs. man man vs. himself man vs. greater power Conflicts

What is the theme?

Inner beauty is more important than outward circumstances.

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. I Samuel 16:7