Beauty and the Beast

A prince cursed to appear as a fearsome Beast, ruling with a guarded exterior and gradual, growing warmth. He demonstrates patience, generosity, and a capacity for profound change once true love is recognized. The curse lifts only when Beauty accepts him, revealing the prince within.

The youngest daughter and family caretaker, Beauty embodies selflessness and resilience. She navigates her duty to her family while yearning for a life beyond servitude. Her evolving perception of love unlocks the Beast’s humanity and ultimately breaks the curse.

A wealthy merchant who loses his fortune in a sea storm, forcing the family to relocate to a simpler life. He makes a perilous choice to appease the Beast by giving Beauty to the castle, highlighting themes of sacrifice and responsibility. His actions catalyze Beauty’s journey and the family’s transformation.

One of Beauty’s brothers, part of the hustling family dynamic that shifts after wealth is lost. He contributes to the family’s adaptation to new circumstances and supports Beauty’s decisions. Oliver’s presence helps illustrate the broader impact of the crisis on siblings.

Beauty’s sister who, along with the rest of the family, learns to cope with reduced means and relies on shared resilience. Bettina’s perspective helps underscore the importance of family ties over material wealth. She represents the social world that Beauty temporarily leaves behind.

Beauty’s sister whose experiences in the countryside family dynamic reflect the themes of steadiness and hope. Isabella contributes to the family’s eventual growth and demonstrates how close kinship can help a household endure hardship. She supports Beauty’s choice to return to the castle when the time comes.