Author: Beast

And they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him?
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Sade Request: The Little Mermaid

A Love Poem for Ariel

Beneath the waves where sunlight gleams,
You swam into my waking dreams.
A voice so pure, a heart so true,
The ocean pales in light of you.

Your eyes, like stars in twilight’s glow,
Hold secrets only mermaids know.
Each glance, a tide that pulls my soul,
Each smile, the sea that makes me whole.

Oh, Ariel, my ocean queen,
A love like ours the world’s unseen.
From coral halls to shores above,
I’m bound to you, my endless love.

No storm, no wave, no raging sea
Could keep my heart away from thee.
For in your arms, I’ve found my shore,
My home, my heart, forevermore.

So take my hand, my dearest star,
Together we’ll go near or far.
With love as vast as ocean’s span,
I’ll cherish you, my mermaid, my plan.

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Fading Like a Flower

In Beauty and the Beast, the enchanted rose symbolizes multiple themes central to the story, such as the passage of time, love, beauty, and transformation. Here’s a breakdown of the main symbolic aspects:

  1. Passage of Time and Mortality: The rose is tied to the Beast’s curse, acting as a countdown to the curse’s permanence. Each petal that falls represents the Beast’s limited time to find true love before he remains a beast forever, highlighting the urgency of change and self-acceptance.
  2. Love and Redemption: The rose symbolizes the hope for true love, which is the only thing that can break the curse. In this way, it represents love’s power to transform, redeem, and restore beauty, both literally and metaphorically. When Belle and the Beast fall in love, the rose’s power is fulfilled.
  3. Inner Beauty vs. Outer Appearance: The rose also acts as a symbol of inner beauty. While it is physically beautiful and delicate, its connection to the curse represents the importance of valuing inner qualities over appearances—something the Beast must learn, as well as the audience.
  4. Fragility and Vulnerability: Like the Beast’s own journey, the rose is delicate, needing protection and care. This serves as a reminder of the fragility of love and kindness, especially in the face of anger, bitterness, and fear.

The enchanted rose thus encapsulates both the danger of wasted time and the hope for redemption through love and self-awareness. It’s a central, multifaceted symbol that intertwines with each character’s journey and the story’s key themes.

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The Female Myth

Jordan Peterson often talks about the concept of the “beast” or “monsters” in a metaphorical or psychological sense. In his lectures and writings, these ideas are usually related to themes in mythology, religion, and psychology, often referencing works like the Bible or Carl Jung‘s analysis of archetypes.

  1. “Beast” as Chaos or Evil: Peterson refers to the “beast” or “monster” as symbolic representations of the chaotic or dark forces that individuals must confront, both internally and externally. This aligns with themes in mythological stories where heroes confront literal monsters, symbolizing the struggle against chaos, evil, or personal demons.
  2. Facing the Dragon (Beast) in Mythology: One of Peterson’s famous ideas is the notion of “slaying the dragon” or confronting the “beast,” which comes from stories like the biblical Leviathan or the dragons in mythology. The dragon or beast is a symbol of the terrifying unknown, and slaying it is about facing challenges and personal fears.
  3. Monsters as Archetypes: Drawing from Jungian psychology, Peterson often explains that monsters represent the parts of ourselves that are dangerous or suppressed, like rage, ambition, or even creativity. To grow as a person, he argues, you must confront these “monsters” within yourself, rather than ignoring them.
  4. Order vs. Chaos: A recurring theme in his work is the balance between order and chaos. The “beast” or “monster” usually represents the chaotic, unpredictable forces of life. According to Peterson, individuals should venture into chaos, face their fears (the “beasts”), and bring back knowledge and strength, akin to a hero’s journey.
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