RE: The Beast

Sorry for posting a new post altogether but for some reason I am not able to post a reply in the appropriate thread. I think Allison makes a very good observation when discussing the portrayal of the beast in Cocteau's film. I am reminded of what we talked about in class on Tuesday, when we discussed what actually makes a beast and is the beast really a beast? (besides his physical). In the Beaumont version, when the sisters' husbands are being described, one really can see that the so-called "beast" would be a better spouse than them. However, I feel that when the beast is made into an actual animal, some of the social commentary is lost. Just a thought...