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Rewritten Article<\/p>\n
This is the first article in a new series that explores the influence of fairy tales on some of our favorite classic novels. We\u2019re starting with Jane Austen\u2019s beloved “Pride and Prejudice” (1813).<\/p>\n
Darcy and the Beast<\/p>\n
Have you ever considered that “Pride and Prejudice” shares the same plot structure as “Beauty and the Beast”? Let\u2019s take a closer look at the similarities between these two stories:<\/p>\n
1. Two people meet under unfortunate circumstances and initially dislike each other.
\n2. He starts to develop feelings for her, but she continues to dislike him.
\n3. He makes a romantic gesture or proposal, which she rejects.
\n4. He does something genuinely loving or lets her go.
\n5. She realizes she loves him when it seems too late.
\n6. Love leads to a transformation.<\/p>\n
Comparing with “Beauty and the Beast”<\/p>\n
– Beauty is essentially sold to the Beast and initially dislikes him. The Beast appears mostly angry.
\n– In modern versions, the Beast\u2019s feelings are more apparent. Even in older versions, the Beast often gives Beauty gifts, knowing he needs her to break the curse.
\n– The Beast proposes to Beauty, sometimes occurring every night in older versions, or delayed for dramatic tension in modern retellings.
\n– He lets Beauty return to her sick father, despite knowing her absence may lead to his demise.
\n– Beauty finds the Beast dying, confesses her love, and agrees to marry him.
\n– The Beast transforms back into a Prince.<\/p>\n
“Pride and Prejudice”<\/p>\n
1. Elizabeth and Darcy meet at the Netherfield Ball, but neither is impressed with the other.
\n2. Darcy\u2019s feelings for Elizabeth subtly change as he compliments her \u201cfine eyes\u201d and interest in reading, though he still looks down on her social standing.
\n3. Darcy proposes with \u201cYou must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you,\u201d but Elizabeth rejects him with, \u201cYou could not have made me the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it.\u201d
\n4. During the Lydia\/Wickham crisis, Darcy seeks out Wickham and arranges his marriage to Lydia, showing genuine care for Elizabeth\u2019s family.
\n5. Lady Catherine de Bourgh\u2019s visit and explicit forbidding of the marriage to Darcy makes Elizabeth realize her inclinations towards him. When Darcy proposes again, she accepts.
\n6. Elizabeth\u2019s view of Darcy completely changes. She defends him to her father, stating she loves him and knows his true character.<\/p>\n
Other Comparisons<\/p>\n
The concept of a daughter being \u2018sold\u2019 to a husband she hasn\u2019t met, expected to share her life and bed with him, mirrors the arrangement in “Beauty and the Beast.” This reflects the marriage market in “Pride and Prejudice,” highlighted from the first sentence: \u201cIt is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a large fortune, must be in want of a wife.\u201d Mrs. Bennet\u2019s life revolves around getting her daughters married for financial security and independence, sometimes at the cost of happiness and respect.<\/p>\n
Charlotte Collins (formerly Lucas) accepts Mr. Collins, believing \u201cHappiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.\u201d Lydia\u2019s imprudent marriage soon results in indifference. Lizzy\u2019s fortunate enough to find love, financial stability, and mutual respect with Darcy.<\/p>\n
In our next article, we\u2019ll explore the fairy tale elements within “Jane Eyre.”<\/p>\n
What about you? Do you see the resemblance between “Pride and Prejudice” and “Beauty and the Beast”? Can you see this plot structure in other romance stories?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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