Beauty and The Beast
In a village nearby, Belle lived with her father. More than
anything, Belle wanted an adventure like those she read about in her beloved
books. Gaston wanted to marry Belle,but she refused. Belle thought he was a
beastly bore, and Gaston didn’t understand why she was always reading
“ it’s not right for a woman to read,” he said.
Belle’s father, Maurice, was a inventor. His latest
invention was an automatic woodchopper, which he was taking to a contest at the
country fair.
“ you’ll win the first prize!” Belle declared.
On his way to the
fair, Maurice got lost in the woods. A pack of wolves chased him to the gates
of a nearby castle. Not sure what he would find inside, Maurice entered the
castle grounds cautiosly. Maurice could never have imagined the hideous beast
that confronted him. Thinking Maurice had come to stare at him, the Beast was
furious. Without mercy, he locked this unwanted visitor in the dungeon.
When her father’s horse came home alone, Belle went in
search of her father and found him locked up. Belle begged the Beast for
Maurice’s freedom.
“ take me instead,” she offered.
The beast agreed, making her promise to stay in the castle
forever! On her first night, Belle met the castle servants. The spell cast by
the Enchantress had turned them into enchanted objects! They were funny,
friendly, and treated Belle like a special guest.
At dinnertime, Belle refused the Beast’s invitation to join
him, which made him roar with frustration. He was anxious to end the spell –
and felt Belle was a sign of hope. Mrs. Potts, the teapot, and Lumiere, the
candelabrum, told him to be patient and, above all, kind.
Later that night, Belle came upon the magic rose the
Enchantress had left behind. As belle reached out to touch it, the Beast
apeared and grabbed the precious rose.
“ Get out!” he yelled.
Belle fled the castle on her horse but was attacked by the
same wolves that had chased her father. Risking his life, the Beast saved
Belle. In the days that followed, Belle began to see the goodness in the Beast.
One evening, the Beast again invited Belle to dinner. This time
she accepted. After dinner, the Beast asked Belle to dance. As they whirled
around the ballroom, the Beast realized he was in love with Belle. Because of
his love, the Beast let Belle return home to see her father. When Gaston heard
her speak fondly of the Beast, he grew jealous and stormed the castle.
Gaston stabbed the Beast and then was accidentally knocked
off the roof. Belle pulled the Beast to safety. “ please don’t leave me,” she
sobbed. “ i love you.” As she spoke, the last rose petal fell. Then a shower of
sparks filled the air. The Beast began to transform into a handsome prince! Finally,
they love each other and happily ever after.
