How does the adaptation differ from the original? in ovid’s original, the tone is playful, while in baldwin’s adaptation, the tone is confident. in baldwin’s adaptation, the tone is lighthearted, while in ovid’s original, the tone is serious. in ovid’s original, the characters have more respect for the deity, while in baldwin’s adaptation, the characters are rude to the deities. in baldwin’s adaptation, the characters are unsure of the advice, while in ovid’s original, characters follow the advice without question.