How do the original versions of Disney stories differ from the modern ones?

In the Disney version of 'Cinderella', it's a story of magic and hope. However, the darker versions may emphasize the hardships she endures more realistically, like the extreme abuse from her stepsisters. The dark versions also don't shy away from the harsher aspects of human nature. In Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast', the Beast is portrayed more sympathetically from the start, while in darker versions, his past misdeeds are more prominent.

The real stories usually have more complex and sometimes darker aspects. For example, in the real Cinderella story, the stepsisters were extremely cruel, cutting off parts of their feet to fit into the glass slipper. In the Disney version, it's much more light - hearted. Another example is The Little Mermaid. In the original tale, the mermaid didn't get a happy ending as easily as in the Disney movie.

In the case of Snow White, the movie downplays the extreme gore of the queen eating Snow White's organs. The animated version focuses more on the dwarfs and the magic mirror. For 'The Little Mermaid', the Disney movie gives Ariel a happier ending. In the original story, her fate was much more tragic and there was no happy - go - lucky sidekick like Flounder.

In modern versions of the Christmas story, the cultural references are different. Traditional versions are firmly rooted in the original Middle Eastern culture of the story's origin. However, modern versions might include references to Western Christmas traditions like Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and gift - giving, which are not part of the original story but are now integral parts of the Christmas celebration in many parts of the world. Also, the way the characters are portrayed has changed. In modern versions, characters may be more complex and multi - dimensional, whereas in traditional versions they were more one - dimensional and simply symbols of certain values.

The main difference is in the language. The children's versions use simpler words and shorter sentences. For example, the original 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen has complex language with many archaic words, but the children's version will use modern and easier words.

The real stories often have darker elements. For instance, in the animated Snow White, it's more of a simple good - vs - evil story. But in the real story, Snow White's situation was more dire and the queen's hatred was more complex. In the case of Sleeping Beauty, the real story might have had more cultural and historical context that was simplified in the animated version.

Disney adult stories often focus on deeper themes. For example, in 'The Lion King', for children it's mainly about the adventure of Simba. But for adults, it can be about the cycle of life, death, and taking responsibility.

Modern Sherlock Holmes novels often update the settings. For example, they might be set in modern cities with modern technology, while the original was in Victorian London. Also, the language in modern ones can be more accessible to today's readers.

Modern ghost stories can also use modern technology as part of the plot. In a traditional ghost story, it was mainly about seeing apparitions or hearing spooky noises. But in modern ones, we might have stories where ghosts interact with electronics. For instance, a modern ghost story could be about a ghost that messes with a person's smartphone, sending strange messages or causing the phone to glitch. Also, modern ghost stories tend to be more influenced by modern psychological concepts. People in modern stories might be more skeptical at first, and the fear often builds up as they try to find rational explanations that don't exist. In traditional stories, the existence of the ghost was more readily accepted.

In the case of character design, anime versions of European characters can be quite different. They are often made to look more appealing to the anime fanbase. For example, a European knight in an anime adaptation might have a more flamboyant and stylish armor design compared to a more traditional or historically accurate representation. The storytelling in anime also has its own conventions. Flashbacks and internal monologues are used more frequently in anime. So, in an anime adaptation of a European story, these techniques might be used to convey the characters' thoughts and backstories in a way that wasn't done in the original European version. This can sometimes change the overall feel and understanding of the story.