Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity! Autistica: Beauty and The Beast is Autistic
Jun 13, 2023
Dr. Angela Lauria and Matt Lowry LPP explore how Beauty and the Beast parallels the Autistic experience, focusing on themes of individuality, empathy, and embracing differences. They discuss the history of the tale, the misunderstood Beast, the fierce protagonist Belle, and the importance of representation in media. The podcast challenges stereotypes and promotes understanding of Autistic Culture.
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Cross-Cultural Theme
- Beauty and the Beast tales exist across cultures and time periods, suggesting a universal human element.
- The story explores the concept of a monster and an attractive woman finding common ground.
1740 Version
- The 1740 version of Beauty and the Beast, by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, is complex and rarely translated.
- It features a cursed, beastly prince, fairy wars, and a surprising parentage reveal for Beauty.
1756 Adaptation
- Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont's 1756 adaptation simplified the story and focused on Belle.
- It became the popular and widely translated version, emphasizing Belle's agency.