How old was Belle in Beauty and the Beast?

Last Modified Nov 9, 2023 07:27 GMT
How old was Belle in Beauty and the Beast?
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Belle was 17 years old in Beauty and the Beast.

Belle is the book-loving and independent daughter of the inventor Maurice. She wants to abandon her normal village life in return for adventure. When the beast suddenly imprisons her father in his castle. She then offers her own freedom in exchange for her father’s freedom and gradually starts loving the beast despite his frightening appearance.

What is Belle’s personality like?

What is Belle’s personality like?
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The character of Belle from Beauty and the Beast is diverse and has complex personality. Here are some of her key traits:

  • Independent: It is a characteristic of Belle’s strength that she doesn’t allow social demands or others’ opinion to dictate who she is. She walks to the rhythm of her drumbeat and is not intimidated by established rules and standards.

  • Intellectually curious: Belle is always hungry for knowledge and cannot live without books. Moreover, she’s constantly looking for new experiences that would help in broadening her vistas. She is smart enough to look behind a person’s outward appearance and engage them at a higher level of depth.

  • Compassionate: Belle is not just beautiful but also has a soft heart which is ready to help people who suffer hardships. Her actions show that she cares about others more than herself, as well as empathy and compassion.

  • Brave: Belle does not hesitate to confront her fears or take risks. Despite knowing the dangers, she volunteers to be the replacement for her father as a prisoner of the Beast. Additionally, she has the courage to face the Beast’s aggression and loneliness when confronting him.

  • Open-minded: Belle has an open mind and is ready to question her own notions. She does not judge people on whether they are physically beautiful or affluent, her heart allows her to find goodness in everyone.

  • Creative: Belle is creative with an active imagination. Beauty is an essential component of daily life as she sees it, inspiring her with poems, melodies of her songs, and tales about people around her.

  • Nonconformist: Belle is not typical for her era. Her passion for reading and a fiercely independent spirit cause her peers to consider her eccentric, yet she accepts her differentness without shame.

What is Beauty and The Beast about?

What is Beauty and The Beast about?
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Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story of love, transformation, and the power of looking behind the outer appearance. The story comes from a French fairy tale written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and was printed in 1740. In fact, it has been adapted into countless variants, such as in the 1991 Disney animated film and its 2017 live-action remake.

The story centers on Belle, an attractive and wise lady, and her connection with the beast – a prince transformed into a wild animal by an evil spell. Belle’s father gets imprisoned by the Beast, and her courage leads to them becoming friends and ultimately falling in love.

Thus, Belle and the Beast begin to look beneath one another’s physical aspects and into what makes them beautiful. Belle recognizes the Beast's gentle and kind heart beneath his frightening exterior, while the Beast is captivated by Belle's intelligence, courage, and compassion.

As their bond deepens, the curse that binds the Beast begins to weaken, demonstrating the transformative power of love. The Beast's anger and loneliness melt away, replaced by warmth, affection, and a newfound appreciation for life.

Ultimately, Belle's love breaks the curse, revealing the handsome prince hidden within the Beast. They marry, uniting their families and bringing joy to the kingdom.

FAQs

A. English actress Emma Watson plays Belle in the 2017 live-action adaption.

A. The IMDb rating of the 1991 adaption is 8/10.

A. The 2017 live-action made $1.2 billion. 

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