Tell Us About Your SO, And We'll Tell You If You're Beauty Or The Beast!
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Disney’s 1992 animated film “Beauty and the Beast” has never truly left the eye of popular culture, but it had, for awhile, become a fringe-element of some Disney fans. However, with the live-action re-make with Emma Watson and Luke Evans, audiences of all ages are once again, in love with a movie that has become a tale as old as time (you really should have seen that one coming). From favourite songs such as "Be Our Guest" that inspired our imagination and wonder over the music and choreography to “Tale As Old As Time” where so many of us, even now, yearn for that amount of touching romance (let’s be real, it’s not AS cheesy as other things), Beauty and the Beast is perhaps one of the best films produced in the Renaissance Era of Disney. But did you ever REALLY consider why so many of us find it iconic? I mean, the music and the dancing by people-turned-objects is imaginative and fun, yes, but that’s obviously not it. The love story between Belle and the Beast (or Prince Adam), has become iconic in of itself. Why, you ask? Because this is one of the first Disney films where the characters learn about each other, and even argue on-screen, before they fall in love. Unlike “The Little Mermaid” (which I love), Belle does not fall in love with the Beast at first-sight. WHAT A CONCEPT!
Do strange and interesting things excite them?
Probably one of the best features of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is the servants-turned-objects. The whimsy and magic they add to the movie definitely charms the audience, and it especially charms both Maurice and Belle. In the 1992 animated film, neither Belle nor Maurice are frightened by the castle inhabitants.
Do they like small towns?
While it is hard to tell how Prince Adam feels about small towns, since he lives in a castle, we learn pretty quickly that Belle is not the biggest fan. The monotony of life has started to take its toll, and she has grand dreams of exploring the world.
Would they rather live in a house or a castle?
Again, it’s hard to tell which one the Beast would prefer, since he ONLY lives in a castle, however Belle seems to prefer her new and interesting life in the castle. Not because it’s filled with fancy things, but because she’s finally getting the adventure she always wanted.
Can they be grumpy?
The Beast definitely wins the “whose grumpier" contest within the film. Compared to the curious and adventurous Belle and his quirky and funny servants, the Beast's taciturn disposition really stands out. Even though there are quite a few legitimate reasons for the Beast's temperament, it’s still a character trait.
Would they take on a pack of wolves for you?
Perhaps the first moment that audiences begin to realize that there is hope between the Beast and Belle is when he charges onto the screen to save her from a pack of ravenous wolves. Even though they had just had a massive fight, the Beast still saves her.
Was it hard for them to try and get to know you?
Both Belle and the Beast work hard to get to know the other person. Belle does so by looking beyond the exterior for what lies underneath. For Prince Adam it was getting out of his selfish mindset and trying to figure out what Belle wants.
Will they try to do things that you like?
There are two examples of this: the first is when Belle doesn’t use a spoon during their meal of soup/oatmeal so that both she and the Beast can drink from their spoons. The second would be when the Beast willingly sits and listens to Belle read to him.
Are they gentle and kind behind a rough exterior?
In the scene where Belle and the Beast begin to exist in harmony, rather than anger, she sings an incredibly influential song, with the lyrics stating that: “there’s something sweet, and almost kind, but he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined.”
Are they stubborn?
Both Belle and the Beast have their stubborn moments, and its a tie to see which is more stubborn between the two, however, for this quiz we are going to say that the Beast is more stubborn as people tell him that numerous times.
Do they have a temper?
Beast’s temper is infamous throughout the entire film. From his servants warning him to “control his temper” to Belle running away, and then confronting him about it, his temper definitely seems to get in the way of a lot of things.
Do they put up with your temper?
Belle obviously does not put up with the Beast’s temper and in fact leaves the castle initially because she was frightened and frustrated. Back at the castle, after having saved her and fixing his wound, Belle decides to confront him about it.
Are they self-sacrificing for their family?
The entire reason Belle ends up in the castle is because she takes the place of her father; showing the love, devotion and loyalty she has for her family. Is your SO that dedicated to their family? (Remember, Belle is not in love at this particular time).
Do they like to read?
Reading is obviously Belle’s thing. It’s why she’s considered funny in her village, and it’s how Prince Adam was able to begin wooing her heart (the gift of a library). Perhaps one of the most touching scenes between the couple is when you see Belle reading to the Beast.
Do they make friends easily?
The movie opens up with Belle seeming isolated in the village. Perhaps it’s just because the villagers were too busy judging her, or she had no inclination to talk to many of them outside of pleasantries; but Belle gets along splendidly with her new friends at Beast’s castle.
Do they like music?
Since Disney tends to create mostly musical based movies, it is hard to tell if they like music or not in most cases. However, it’s safe to assume that Belle REALLY does as in the song “Be Our Guest” she dances along to the music while sitting entranced with the show Lumiere is putting on for her.
Do they have friends that act as advisors as well?
The Beast's servants, particularly Lumiere, Cogsworth and Mrs Potts (although the others have this role as well), become servants, friends and mentors to both Belle and the Beast. Lets for the moment, forget that they are servants of the castle, but instead friends of the Beast who adopted Belle as their own.
Do they like Shakespeare?
Shakespeare is perhaps one of the best known authors from the Elizabethan Era, specifically in popular-culture. He’s so well known that many of the audience members would be able to guess that Belle's favourite play "Romeo and Juliet” was written by him.
Will books make them excited?
Once he realizes how much she loves books, the Beast gives Belle a library as part of their courtship. Now guys, if your girl REALLY likes books, follow the Beast’s lead. Do you see how excited Belle was? Picking a gift that will make your significant other excited is CRUCIAL.
Do they like adventure?
While we do not know for sure if the Beast likes adventures or not, for this particular quiz that he is not partial to them and finds them boring (he was a Prince, so its safe to assume that he could travel as much as he wanted before he was turned by the Enchantress).
Can they be incredibly selfish?
While Belle has her moments of selfishness, they are usually correlated to moments of protection or stubbornness (such as when she refused to go to dinner with the Beast at the beginning of the film). In comparison, the Beast’s selfishness is perhaps one of his biggest transformations.
Do they have a good relationship with their parents?
Belle and Maurice have a father-daughter relationship that is filled with love, respect and trust. Belle even gives up the rest of her young life to be imprisoned so that her father can go free. And Maurice in return, does everything in his power to free his beloved daughter.
Do they have an annoying woo-er that just won’t leave them alone?
Gaston is the movie’s villain, this is true. However he also represents a persistent woo-er that just will not go away, no matter how taken the person is with their significant other. This type of person can be incredibly annoying, and like Gaston, they need to be dealt with immediately.
Would they let you leave to save you family if that meant you’d never see them again?
Yes, there have been quite a few questions on this quiz asking about families. But your relationship with your family really impacts your romantic relationship. And remember, when Belle leaves the Beast to save Maurice, she is not sure that she’ll see him again.
Would they be the organizer or attendee of a personalized ball?
The scene that is the most remembered by every young child who has watched ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is probably the ball; Belle wears her iconic gold dress, the Beast wears a royal blue suit and Mrs. Potts sings “Tale As Old As Time”.
Would they die to save you?
While it’s not completely definite about whether or not the Beast truly dies in the end, and is then revived by magic, or is just severely injured; the truth of the matter is that the Beast puts his life on the line to save Belle. In fact, he’s done it twice.
