Beast (Beauty and the Beast) facts for kids
The Beast is a main character from Disney's classic animated movie, Beauty and the Beast. He is known for his scary looks but kind heart. Many actors have voiced or played the Beast, including Dan Stevens, Terrence Mann, James Barbour, and Steve Blanchard.
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Who is the Beast?
The Beast is actually a young prince who was turned into a scary creature by an enchantress. This happened because he was selfish and unkind. He refused to give shelter to an old woman, who was really the enchantress in disguise. She cursed him and everyone in his castle.
The Curse and the Rose
The curse made the prince look like a monster. It also turned his servants into household objects. The enchantress gave him a magical rose. If he could learn to love someone and earn their love in return before the last petal fell, the curse would break. If not, he would remain a Beast forever.
Life in the Castle
The Beast lived alone in his huge, gloomy castle for many years. He felt sad and hopeless, believing no one could ever love him. His only friends were his enchanted servants, who tried to help him.
Meeting Belle
The Beast's life changed when a young woman named Belle came to his castle. She was looking for her father, Maurice, who had been captured by the Beast. Belle bravely offered to take her father's place as the Beast's prisoner.
How Belle Changed Him
At first, the Beast was grumpy and easily angered. But Belle was kind and brave. She saw past his scary appearance and found the good inside him. As they spent more time together, the Beast started to change. He learned to be gentle, thoughtful, and caring. He even started to fall in love with Belle.
Breaking the Spell
Just as the last petal of the magical rose was about to fall, Belle realized she loved the Beast too. Her love broke the curse, and the Beast transformed back into his human form, the handsome Prince Adam. His servants also returned to their human shapes.
What Does the Beast Look Like?
The Beast is a large, furry creature with horns, fangs, and sharp claws. He looks like a mix of different animals, such as a lion, a buffalo, and a bear. His appearance makes him seem scary, but his eyes often show his sadness and kindness.
His Personality Changes
Before the curse, the prince was arrogant and selfish. As the Beast, he was often angry and lonely. But after meeting Belle, he became more gentle, kind, and loving. He learned the importance of inner beauty over outer looks.
Images for kids
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The Beast with Belle.
See also
In Spanish: Bestia (Disney) para niños
