What is the difference between Shrek and traditional fairy tales?

The difference between Shrek and traditional fairy tales is that it is no longer the old plot of traditional classic fairy tales, but adds many unexpected elements in telling such a touching love story that the prince saves the princess, which shows its freshness and uniqueness everywhere in love mode and narrative mode.

For example, the hero in the film is no longer a handsome and fearless prince, but an ugly, eccentric and even disgusting monster; The theme of the story is not the traditional "happy ending", but the theme of love, friendship and affection.