『Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The Original Screenplay』要約

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The Original Screenplay" by J.K. Rowling serves as both a narrative and a guidebook to the world of magical creatures in the Wizarding World. Set in 1926 New York, the screenplay follows the adventures of Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who arrives in the city carrying a magical suitcase filled with fantastical beasts. The storyline revolves around Newt's efforts to protect these creatures as he navigates a hidden wizarding society fraught with tension between magical and non-magical beings. J.K. Rowling's original screenplay introduces several distinctive frameworks, including the exploration of magical creatures and their habitats, highlighting the creatures’ unique traits, behaviors, and the challenges they face within both the magical and non-magical worlds. The narrative is structured around Newt's attempts to recover escaped creatures while simultaneously addressing the growing threat of a dark force that endangers both magical and non-magical communities. Protagonists in the story include Newt Scamander, whose deep empathy for magical creatures drives his commitment to their protection; Tina Goldstein, a former Auror who becomes embroiled in Newt's mission; and her sister Queenie, who offers a unique perspective with her ability to read minds. The screenplay also features Jacob Kowalski, a No-Maj who unwittingly finds himself caught up in Newt's world, providing a contrasting viewpoint of wonder and confusion. Throughout the screenplay, Rowling intricately weaves themes of acceptance, the responsibility of safeguarding magical beings, and the interplay between fear and understanding, creating a multifaceted narrative that expands on the lore of the Wizarding World while inviting readers to consider the complexities of coexistence.