The visual aspect makes a big difference. In the original story, we have to imagine the characters and settings, but in the graphic novel, we see them directly. So, the graphic novel could add details that weren't in the original, like specific patterns on the Beast's fur or the design of Beauty's dresses.
The cartoon might simplify some plot points for younger audiences. But it still retains the main elements of the story.
The original 'Beauty and the Beast' focuses on the redemptive power of love. In the dark story, love may not be as pure or powerful. The Beast in the dark version can be more beastly in nature, with less of the underlying humanity. The castle in the dark story may be a more sinister place, not just an enchanted but slightly spooky place like in the original.
In the original 'Beauty and the Beast' story, the focus is mainly on the love that develops between Beauty and the Beast in a more positive context. In the abuse fanfic, there is a negative aspect added with the presence of abuse. The dynamic between the two characters is much more complex and often darker.
The modern 'Beauty and the Beast' novels tend to expand on the backstories of the characters. The original story didn't go too deep into why the beast was cursed or what the beauty's life was really like before. In modern novels, we often get detailed accounts of their pasts. Additionally, the role of magic is sometimes re - imagined. In some modern versions, magic is more scientific - like or has different rules compared to the rather simple magic in the original 'Beauty and the Beast' story.
The real story may have a different cultural context that gets lost in some adaptations. The original might have been more closely tied to the values and beliefs of the time it was first told. For instance, the role of magic in the real story could be more about the natural order of things being disrupted and then restored through love. In many adaptations, the magic is just a plot device to create the Beast and the curse. Additionally, the real story could have had a more gradual development of the relationship between Beauty and the Beast, rather than the sometimes - rushed versions in adaptations.
The Disney Tsum Tsum Beauty and the Beast cartoon usually has a distinct visual aesthetic. It might emphasize the cute and collectible aspect of the characters. Story-wise, it could simplify complex plot points to make it more accessible for younger viewers.
Modern versions often add different settings. For example, instead of a traditional castle in a fairy - tale forest, they might be set in a post - apocalyptic world or a steampunk city.
The graphic novel has visuals. While the original story relies solely on text to create the atmosphere of the cold and the man's struggle, the graphic novel can show it directly through pictures. For example, the icy landscapes can be seen immediately in the graphic novel.
The 'Benjamin Button Graphic Novel' differs from the original story in multiple aspects. The graphic novel has the opportunity to use visual symbolism in a way the original story cannot. For example, the use of color palettes can set the mood for different stages of Benjamin's life. If he's in a sad or difficult part of his life, the colors could be more muted. In terms of the story itself, the graphic novel might choose to emphasize certain relationships more than the original. It could also cut out some of the more complex and perhaps less relevant sub - plots from the original story to make the narrative more streamlined for the graphic medium.