Analyzing M.J. Haag's Dark Beauty and the Beast Retelling: A Critical Reading Journey
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Bonnie
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A personal blog post where the author begins a journey to read Beauty and the Beast retellings with a more critical, analytical eye. Using M.J. Haag's "The Beasty Tales" series as a starting point, the author explores how the author uses the BATB fairytale structure to examine darker themes, character archetypes, and tropes. The post is framed as a reflective reading exercise rather than a formal review.
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I basically want to learn to read with a critical eye (in a good way - not to criticize).
Ms. Haag has used the Beauty and the Beast structure to explore
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