"Symbolism is smeared all over this story: the Beast and his eventual transformation represent sexual fear and confusion evolving into sexual maturity. The rose (given by the father to Beauty) is a symbol of virginity and the fathers acceptance of Beautys growth into a woman." [link]
I don't have my Uses of Enchantment by B. Bettelheim with me right now, otherwise I would have so much more to say.
I love love LOOOOOVE the way you drew the beast! Not just his clothes, but his overall design is just so lovely and terrifying! Overall, this is a magnificent piece!
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I like Repo! Rocky Horror! Harry Potter! Your mom... jokesShe's a lovely lady, though, really
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"Does it seem strange: a hundred cutthroats against one poor poet? It is not strange. It is a minimal defense, mademoiselle--(Drawing his sword; quietly.)--when that poet is a friend of Cyrano de Bergerac."
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I like Repo! Rocky Horror! Harry Potter! Your mom... jokes
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I'm not like them, but I can pretend,
The sun is gone but I have a light,
The day is done but I'm having fun,
I think I'm dumb, maybe just happy
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"Does it seem strange: a hundred cutthroats against one poor poet? It is not strange. It is a minimal defense, mademoiselle--(Drawing his sword; quietly.)--when that poet is a friend of Cyrano de Bergerac."
- Edmond Rostand, Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 1
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