I really enjoyed this unit. My favorite story from this unit was most definitely the story about Belle in the Beauty and the Beast. This version of Beauty and the Beast was a little different from the Disney version that we all grew knowing.
This version of the "Beauty and the Beast" began by introducing Bella and her family: her father and two other sisters. Her father who is a merchant sets on a journey for business. As he is leaving he asks Bella what she would like him to bring back for her. She replies that she would like a rose. Bella's father seeing a beautiful garden with roses decided to seize this opportunity to retrieve a rose for Bella. Little did he know that the garden belonged to the Beast. Unfortunately, the Beast caught the merchant stealing the rose and thus threatened him. He must bring Bella to him in return for him sparing the merchant's life. The merchant reluctantly obeyed the Beast. The merchant brought Bella to the Beast. The Beast treated Bella well. The Beast's kindness towards Bella was evident. Eventually, the Beast and Bella became close. One day, Bella was looking for the Beast. She found him on the ground dead. Saddened by this, Bella professed her love for the Beast. Just as she was confessing her love for him, the Beast became a handsome young prince. (An enchanted magician turned him into a Beast and only love could turn him back). The Prince and Bella then lived happy together ever afterwards.
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| (Bella professing her love to the Beast) |
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