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"like in Beaumont's version, it is not mentioned that the protagonist's sisters are punished at the end. " Nothing in the section on Beaumont mentions any punishment. 84.71.45.82 (talk) 16:32, 26 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Wrong Villeneuve plot

Hello

The Villeneuve's plot section is false, perhaps a movie adaptation plot, or Vandalism. Last good Villeneuve's plot is 14 July 2020‎ , heavily altered by User:Harry Vallet : [see here https://wiki.riteme.site/w/index.php?title=Beauty_and_the_Beast&type=revision&diff=970115033&oldid=967697656 ].

You can read real Villeneuve plot at de.wiki or it.wiki

Regards --2A02:8428:EAC:DC01:206B:E500:6BBA:4237 (talk) 02:32, 12 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

but isn't the plot too long? or is that just me? Anthony2106 (talk) 10:50, 9 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed that it's Very detailed, I've tried trimming it down a bit again.

Fireant314 (talk) Fireant314 (talk) 17:16, 20 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Added summary section

This is a longer edit so let me know if it doesn't fit please!

Thought process: Villenveue's version is referenced (non-Wiki meaning [/jk]) as a base to explain the other versions, but it's very long and has intricate descriptions even after I trimmed it down.

A summary makes it easier for people to read quickly if they're unfamiliar with the fairy tale at all, which is I think what the article's for. I tried to keep the story elements while not being specific.

(This line said as a joke, tl;dr I did the thing you do with fairy tales where they're abridged to fit purposes! \o/ )

Thank you. ~ Fireant314 (talk) 19:43, 20 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Adding a summary was a good idea, @Fireant314. At first I was confused and thought it seemed redundant, but I realized you crafted a very strong structure which lays out key plot drivers and themes. One of my goals in condensing your edit was to pique interest in engaging with the rest of the very "lengthy" original story, in which (SPOILER ALERT) the queen mother shows up, we get the warring fairies backstory, Beauty was adopted?! Minerviades (talk) 00:55, 5 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, at this point I've actually ended up making your synopsis longer, having read through the original story as well as the article's plot summary. (I will take a break for now and hopefully someone will condense it before I return.) Minerviades (talk) 06:59, 6 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]