10 harsh realities of rewatching Disney's Beauty and the Beast

It's been over 30 years since Disney Beauty and the Beastand is still one of Disney's best animated films. Strong characters, a fairy-tale aspect, and stunning animation make the film as magical as it was when it premiered. It is still the only Disney animated film (excluding Pixar) to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Gaston is a great realistic villain, and Belle is one of Disney's most popular princesses. However, it is revisited Beauty and the Beast brings up a number of harsh realities did not go unnoticed when watching the film for the first time.

Many Disney movies have dark truths when they are revisited. However, Beauty and the Beast because it is a special case It is seen as one of Disney's more problematic films due to Belle and Adam's relationship, among other things. regardless of Beauty and the Beast its harsh realities are no exception. Whether it's an explosive fact, a weak aging moment, a dark comment, or a problematic aspect, Beauty and the Beast has its fair share of harsh realities that surface when re-watching the classic Disney film.

10 The Beast Came Back to Life Only Because of the Wizard

Gaston Killed The Beast, But The Wizard Revived It

When Belle and Adam are reunited at the end Beauty and the BeastEverything seems perfect until Gaston stabs the Man. Before Belle can confess her love, the Beast stands on the brink of death, effectively breaking the wizard's spell. But the time between Belle's declaration of love and Adam's becoming human is so short that the fact that he died is often overlooked. Gaston's stabbing proved fatal – Adam did indeed die in Beast form. Fortunately, Belle broke the curse in time, so the wizard used his magic to bring Adam back to life and turn him back into a human.

9 Gaston planned to throw Maurice into the asylum to force Belle to marry him

Gaston went to extreme lengths to marry Belle

Gaston is worse than he seems. His selfish, narcissistic personality masks the darker parts of his character. One of the worst things about Gaston is the lengths he goes to marry Belle, he will stop at nothing to ensure that she becomes his wife. Gaston concocts a plan to commit Belle's father, Maurice, to a mental institution (known as the asylum in the film) so that Belle can offer Maurice her freedom if she marries Gaston. It is a cunning plan that describes Gaston wants to take advantage of Belle's weaknesses to make her his property.

8 Mob Song Criticizes Extremists' World View

The Pretender Exposes Lyric Extremists

During “The Mob Song”, the final musical number from the soundtrack for the Disney animated filmBeauty and the Beastthe villagers sing about killing the Monster on the way to his castle. A special lyric reveals the hidden meaning of the song: “What we don't like / What we don't understand / Actually scares us.” This lyric captures the true purpose of “The Mob Song”: describing how extremists view the world. This puts the whole song into perspective – even though the gang sings about killing the Beast, their only motivation is the fear that Gaston instills in them.

Villagers cannot think for themselves; they follow society's expectations, which are different for everyone. That's why they're wary of Belle, the idiosyncratic bookworm, and Maurice, the mad inventor, and that's why they want to kill the Beast. Extremists are born out of societal norms – they take a moderate perspective and take it to the most brutal interpretation possible. “The Mob Song” also exposes the dangers of societal norms and how quickly it can lead to spiraling situations. What initially started as a staged intervention turned into a plan to kill a living being for no reason.

7 Belle was the only woman in the village who could read

Reading For Women Was Disappointing

Musical number “Belle”. Beauty and the Beast Describes Belle as an anomaly rather than the norm. The villagers look at him like this because he loves to read; they frown upon his passion for books. Gaston even comments “It's not right for a woman to sing.”as they begin to form their own opinions and judgments. These examples show that Belle is the only woman in her village who can readand bookseller aside, societal norms widely discourage women from reading. Not only does Belle know how to read, it's also her favorite pastime.

6 Gaston is one of Disney's Scariest Villains in Realism

Gaston Imitates Real Life Predators

Disney with actually the 54-year-old villain breaks the trend Beauty and the Beast: Gaston is the first male villain in a Disney Princess movie. Some may not find Gaston scary because of his gentle nature, but he is one of Disney's scariest villains. Gaston is frightening because of its realism. He embodies toxic masculinity and Belle's relentless pursuit makes her a predator. No matter how much Belle rejects him, Gaston does not give up. He does not see him as an independent person; he only sees Belle as someone who can give him a beautiful offspring.

Gaston is a dangerous reflection of men who cannot accept rejection from women.

Gaston is a dangerous reflection of men who cannot accept rejection from women. The live action adaptation Beauty and the Beast It clearly makes Gaston worse. In the cartoon, as soon as Gaston learns of the Beast's existence, he puts his marriage to Belle to the back of his mind, preferring to kill the Beast. The living version of Gaston does not forget Belle – he taunts her and says that the Beast's head will hang in their house, and Belle cannot avoid marrying him. The 2017 film chose to use Gaston's cartoon realism and it worked very well.

5 Be our guest Fascinating Labor Exploitation

Be Our Guest Suggests Working Class Purpose Serves the Rich

“Be Our Guest” is often regarded as one of the best musical numbers ever Beauty and the Beast. From the dazzling theater to the rich animation, there are many reasons why “Be Our Guest” is so popular. However, one of the verses has an obscure meaning that is often missed. Lumiere sings “Life is very frustrating for an unserved servant / “It is not complete without a soul to wait on,” which suggests that the working class exists to serve the upper class. When the wizard cursed the castle, the servants were made to feel useless and turned into living objects.

They spent their lives feeding Adam, serving him selflessly without thinking about their own desires in life. Everyone deserves a chance to find their purpose, and just because someone is a maid doesn't mean they can't have a life outside of work. This verse in “Be Our Guest” certainly makes things interesting because It is not known whether the song was written like that on purpose or just poorly written— a real possibility according to today's more progressive world views.

4 Belle has an attraction to animals

Belle, who is in love with the Beast, suggests that she is attracted to him in this form

Belle falls in love with Adam and confesses her love to him on his deathbed. After becoming human again, he kisses her. However, Belle is hesitant to transform into the Beast—she falls in love with an animal creature rather than a human. Belle is overjoyed to realize that Adam is still the man she is in love with, but there is a hint of disappointment on her face. This means fact Belle falls in love with Adam in animal form. He knew what he was getting into and it didn't change his love for her.

Realizing Belle's romantic interest in animals is a little disconcerting, especially since cruelty has never been a theme in a Disney film.

Belle has a real fascination with animals. Realizing Belle's romantic interest in animals is a little disconcerting, especially since cruelty has never been a theme in a Disney film. It's probably not intentional on Disney's part, but it doesn't change the fact that the story depicts Belle being attracted to the Beast. At the end of the film, when Belle asks Adam how he would feel about growing a beard, the live-action adaptation takes it a step further, making Belle's affinity for wildness all the more likely.

3 Chip was born in a cursed time like a trophy

Chip Was Never Human Until The End Of Beauty And The Beast

One of Mrs. Pott's children, Chip, is a broken teacup who is very young. The age of the chip is unknown until it finally turns into a human Beauty and the Beast. Based on Chip's interactions with Mrs. Potts and his human form, he can't be older than seven or eight. “Be Our Guest” writes that the castle has been enchanted for 10 years and Adam was 11 years old before the curse. This means that Chip was born in the decade. When the curse is broken, becomes human for the first time.

However, it is not clear how Mrs. Potts raised the children as teapotsespecially since there is no father in the picture. Beauty and the Beast it never makes clear how magic teapots – or any magical items – can reproduce children. Perhaps enchanted objects have similar abilities to humans, regardless of their mechanics. However, it's likely that Chip's age is something that Disney has overlooked, as well as something that Disney has overlooked. The Lion KingSimba and Nala are related because of how lion prides work.

2 The Crockery Breakers Were Real People

Food does not return to its previous state

When Gaston and his men enter the castle, they are ambushed by enchanted objects. It is an exciting, worthy moment because there was no interference from the villagers. However, when rewatching the scene, the battle is notable as magical pots and other pieces of furniture are broken as they attack Gaston's men. If objects break themselves in this state, it probably means they are dead. Especially the dishes are broken into many pieces and cannot be repaired. Servants gave their lives to protect their homesbut it comes at an ultimate cost – they will never return to their human form.

1 Belle & Beast is a Classic Example of Stockholm Syndrome

Belle fell in love with her captor

One of the most common criticisms Beauty and the Beast It is the romance of Belle and Adam. They met as Belle tried to save her father, but Adam caught her. He offers Maurice his freedom in exchange for Belle, which he accepts, creating a power imbalance. Therefore, when Belle falls in love, she becomes a victim of Stockholm Syndrome. Even though Adam lets Belle go because he truly loves her, Belle still feels compelled to return. Besides, All it took was a few nice gestures to make Belle fall in love. Despite the overall excellence of the film, it is not one of Disney's best romances.