The Beast
A prince cursed to live as a beast until he finds true love.
Core Belief
"Love is unattainable for someone as hideous as him, but he secretly yearns for it."
Worldview
Views the world as cruel and unforgiving, having been cursed and isolated from society. He is initially pessimistic and resigned to his fate, but Beauty's kindness helps him to see the possibility of redemption.
Personality
Gruff, lonely, and initially intimidating, the Beast hides a kind heart beneath his monstrous exterior. He struggles with his appearance and his inability to connect with others, but longs for love and acceptance.
In Their Own Words
"'Who gave you leave to pluck my roses?' roared this monster. 'Was it not enough that I made you welcome in my palace and treated you kindly? And you show your gratitude by stealing my flowers! But your insolence shall not go unpunished!'"
"'Good evening, Beauty,' he said gruffly."
"'_Beauty_, will you marry me?'"
Other Characters from The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales from the Old French
Princess Aurora
The titular Sleeping Beauty, cursed to sleep for a hundred years.
Prince Florimond
The prince who awakens Princess Aurora after a hundred years.
Blue Beard
A wealthy and terrifying man with a blue beard who marries several wives and murders them.
Fatima
Blue Beard's last wife, whose curiosity leads her to discover his dark secret.
Cinderella
The mistreated stepdaughter who finds her happy ending with the help of a fairy godmother.
Beauty
The youngest daughter who sacrifices herself to save her father and learns to love the Beast.
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