The Beast Within

The Beast Within

by Serena Valentino

Book 2 of Disney Villains

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The tale is as old as time; a cruel prince is transferred into a beast. A lovely maiden comes into this monster's life. He is transformed by her compassion, and the love he feels for her in return. The two live happily ever after. But any tale, especially one as storied as Beauty and the Beast's, Has been told many different times, and in many different ways. No matter which version one hears, the nagging question remains: what was it that transformed the prince into the beast we are introduced to? This is one version, pulled from many passed down through the ages. It's a story of vanity and arrogance, of love and hatred, of beastliness, and, of course, of beauty.

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    How does Valentino’s portrayal of the Prince before his transformation challenge the traditional Disney narrative of him simply being "spoiled," and do you find his early arrogance believable given his upbringing?

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    In what ways do the three mysterious strange women (the witches) function as moral guides rather than traditional villains, and how do their interventions shape the Prince's choices?

  3. 3

    The book explores the corrupting nature of physical beauty and vanity; how does the Prince’s obsession with his outward appearance mirror or contrast with societal pressures we face regarding appearance today?

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