Post by timegirl on Apr 1, 2021 4:29:03 GMT
So recently I was thinking about how DW has a lot of parallels with other fictional stories: fairytales, mythology, movies, tv, literature. Some of them are obvious/more direct homages and some of them are far less obvious/more implied/ or unintentional. What are some DW parallels with other fiction, either intentional or unintentional, that you have noticed? Are there any particular parallels that are your favorite?
Mine:
I have mentioned this many times before but there is a very strong parallels between 12 and Clara and Beauty and the Beast (particularly the Disney version). The young princely 11 regenerates into the older more “beastly” 12 who is much more harsh looking and acting. Clara has many parallels with Belle, being an unusual bookish intelligent daydreamer who longs for adventure. 12 even gives her a library (all the TARDIS book shelves) similar to how the Beast does with Belle. Although 12 doesn’t exactly turn into a handsome prince, Clara’s influence does help 12’s looks and more importantly his personality soften.
Also and this is probably going to sound weird but even 12 and Clara’s individual facial expressions are very similar to the Disney movie! 12 and the Beast both do lots sad introspective glances off to the side and have very similar expressions of anger and awkwardness. They even both have similar melancholy sad blue eyes! Clara and Belle both do the squinting nose scrunch when they are looking at 12/Beast almost identical to each other! They also have the same big brown eyes.
Another similarity is Clara’s Theme is very similar to the song “There’s Something There.”
Clara’s Theme
youtu.be/IqAblY4tWJo
Something There-Twelve and Clara
youtu.be/C0OGEpGsDXI
Sidenote: Maybe I should just write an essay/editorial on the 12 and Clara and Beauty and the Beast parallels at this point?!
Sidenote: Here is another 12 and Clara/ Beauty and the Beast edit I found that really shows off the parallels: youtu.be/b3QRGrbxyQg
Sidenote: Did I secretly just make this thread as an excuse to indulge in my 12 and Clara/ Beauty and the Beast parallel obsession? I’ll never tell😉
Mine:
I have mentioned this many times before but there is a very strong parallels between 12 and Clara and Beauty and the Beast (particularly the Disney version). The young princely 11 regenerates into the older more “beastly” 12 who is much more harsh looking and acting. Clara has many parallels with Belle, being an unusual bookish intelligent daydreamer who longs for adventure. 12 even gives her a library (all the TARDIS book shelves) similar to how the Beast does with Belle. Although 12 doesn’t exactly turn into a handsome prince, Clara’s influence does help 12’s looks and more importantly his personality soften.
Also and this is probably going to sound weird but even 12 and Clara’s individual facial expressions are very similar to the Disney movie! 12 and the Beast both do lots sad introspective glances off to the side and have very similar expressions of anger and awkwardness. They even both have similar melancholy sad blue eyes! Clara and Belle both do the squinting nose scrunch when they are looking at 12/Beast almost identical to each other! They also have the same big brown eyes.
Another similarity is Clara’s Theme is very similar to the song “There’s Something There.”
Clara’s Theme
youtu.be/IqAblY4tWJo
Something There-Twelve and Clara
youtu.be/C0OGEpGsDXI
Sidenote: Maybe I should just write an essay/editorial on the 12 and Clara and Beauty and the Beast parallels at this point?!
Sidenote: Here is another 12 and Clara/ Beauty and the Beast edit I found that really shows off the parallels: youtu.be/b3QRGrbxyQg
Sidenote: Did I secretly just make this thread as an excuse to indulge in my 12 and Clara/ Beauty and the Beast parallel obsession? I’ll never tell😉