Explain how Black Beauty’s decision not to cross the bridge changes the story. Use at least two details from the story in your answer. ANSWER: Beauty's turndown to go across the bridge isn't necessarily a big turning point in the story. It goes as another rising action that further shows readers and characters that Beauty is a good, dependable horse with good sense. You could argue that the turndown changed the story by allowing Beauty to survive. “Come on, Beauty, what’s the matter?” Of course I could not tell him, but I knew very well that the bridge was not safe." “No, my dear; but if your Black Beauty had not been wiser than we were we should all have been carried down the river at the wooden bridge.” I heard no more, as they went into the house, and John took me to the stable.