Returning to the Beast

One difference I noted was the reason Belle did not return quickly to the Beast. In the written story, it seemed to imply that she was at fault, that she was too glad to be back to remember her commitment. In the film, however, it was her family that plotted to keep her there so that they could reap the wealth of the Beast. The film therefore keeps the innocence of Belle and keeps the focus on her, rather than on the Beast. Yet another instance of the male character being less deep or important than the girl.