The Courtship of Mr. Lyon is a truly interesting twist on an otherwise familiar story to those growing up with Disney home videos. (Though, of course, this story predates Disney's empire)
In Disney's version the beast is truly mean. Here, we see a beast that only expresses his anger when the father steals, as well as showing it when he hunts.
It is almost as if the story parallels human life with this beast's, in the process uncovering some real truths on the idea of what's its like to be human. There are many real instances present here, but fairy-tales are meant to distort those moments, putting them on a more dramatic scale; to better entertain us and teach us.
Mr. Lyon and the young girl both face manhood and womanhood here, respectively. the fascination that comes along with it all; the disgust even. This man has to come to terms with his own violent potential. And though he is monstrous, he still feels the need to be loved.
Femininity here is shown as a coming to terms with that initial disgust, 
and understanding and coping with a man's potential tendency toward violence.
and understanding and coping with a man's potential tendency toward violence.
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