Ep 3. "Beauty and the Beast" II: Being Brave
- January 1, 1970
- 35 min
"Beauty and the Beast" II: Being Brave is the third episode of the first season of A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales. In this episode, the show continues to explore the classic story of "Beauty and the Beast," with a focus on bravery. The episode delves into the theme of bravery and how it relates to the characters in the story.
The episode begins with a quick recap of the previous episode, which introduced the characters of Beauty and the Beast. The show then jumps right into the story, with Beauty settling into her new home with the Beast. Beauty is determined to be brave and face her fears, even though she misses her family back home.
As Beauty spends more time with the Beast, she learns that he is not as scary as she initially thought. She starts to see the kind-hearted person beneath the beastly exterior. The Beast, too, softens towards Beauty as he sees her bravery and determination.
Throughout the episode, the show explores the concept of bravery, and what it means to be brave. The audience sees how Beauty's bravery leads to her discovering the Beast's kind nature, and how the Beast's bravery leads to his eventual transformation back into a human.
The episode also touches on the idea that sometimes being brave means facing your fears even when you are afraid. Beauty must confront her fear of the Beast and, in doing so, learns that bravery is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to face your fears and overcome them.
As with previous episodes, "Beauty and the Beast" II: Being Brave features vibrant, colorful animations that bring the story to life. The show also incorporates elements of music and poetry, adding another layer of creativity and imagination to the story.
Overall, "Beauty and the Beast" II: Being Brave is a heartwarming episode that teaches valuable lessons about bravery, kindness, and looking past appearances. The show is a great way to introduce children to classic folktales while also promoting important life skills and values.