Curious young woman who values inner beauty and falls for a cursed prince.
Gaston is obsessed with Belle despite her rejection.
Gaston repeatedly advances toward Belle, but she constantly rejects him. He later tries to force marriage by using Maurice's imprisonment.
Maurice is Belle's eccentric but loving father.
The plot explicitly describes Belle as Maurice's daughter. Belle takes Maurice's place as the Beast's prisoner and later works to rescue him.
Their developing love is the central emotional relationship.
Belle and the Beast gradually develop a rapport, fall in love, and Belle professes her love as he is dying.
Chip directly assists Belle's escape and rescue mission.
Chip stows away when Belle leaves the castle and later helps free Belle and Maurice from the cellar with Maurice's machine.
Cogsworth becomes part of Belle's new castle environment.
Belle meets Cogsworth after becoming a prisoner in the castle, where he is one of the enchanted household servants.
Mrs. Potts provides a kind presence around Belle.
Belle meets Mrs. Potts in the castle, and Mrs. Potts participates in efforts to help Belle and the Beast come together.
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