Check out 5 questions that the live-action answered

In the classic tale “Beauty and the Beast”, set in a French village, we follow Belle’s journey. The young woman finds herself faced with a difficult decision when her father is taken prisoner by a mysterious creature known as the Beast, role played by Dan Stevens. In an act of courage and altruism, Belle chooses to exchange her freedom for her father’s, taking up residence in the Beast’s enigmatic castle.

During her stay, Belle discovers an enchanted world where seemingly inanimate objects come to life and interact. with her in a magical way. As time progresses, she reveals the secret that surrounds the Beast: he is, in fact, a prince who, in order to break the curse that imprisons him in his monstrous form, he needs to find true love.

Released in 2017, the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” impressed viewers by answering questions that the 1991 animated classic may have left open for some people. Check it out below!

1. The image of Bela

One of the themes covered is the strangeness with which Bela is seen in her village. In the original film, criticism to the protagonist seemed unfounded. However, the new version reveals that the population’s aversion stems from the fact that Bela being the only literate woman in the community. Resistance is intensified when she tries to teach another girl to read, generating a collective outcry to stop her actions.

2. The past

Regarding Bela’s past, it is discovered that she was born in Paris and never always lived in the countryside. His father fled the capital to protect it from the Black Death.

3. Transformation

The transformation of the prince into the Beast as well is explored in a new light. The prince’s selfish personality is attributed to the strict and isolationist upbringing imposed by his father after his mother’s death. This troubled past shaped his narcissistic and insensitive behavior.

4. Timeline

Atmospheric in the 17th centurythe version establishes its temporal context with literary references and historical events. Works such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “King Arthur” are mentioned, as well as the terrible Black Death of the 14th century, offering clues about the time in which the story takes place.

Furthermore, there are mentions to historical conflicts such as the Eighty Years’ War or the Franco-Dutch War, in which the character Gaston would have fought.

5. The objects

Another crucial point addressed is the fate of enchanted objects of the castle. If the last petal of the rose fell without the spell being broken, they would would become permanently inanimate. The film illustrates this tragic moment before the final redemption provided by Belle’s love.

Finally, the objects’ loyalty to the Beast is justified by the guilt they carry for not intervening in the prince’s education under his father’s authoritarian regime. This silent complicity makes them feel responsible for the prince’s fate, motivating them to stay by your side.