In Beauty and the Beast, the intelligent and lovely Belle has dreams - and they don't include living in a small French village forever. As an avid reader, Belle yearns for some adventures "in the great wide somewhere", like those in her beloved books. Loyal and outspoken, Belle is capable of great love and courage, as shown by her willingness to give up her freedom for her father's well-being. With her spirit and beauty, Belle sees beyond appearance and can do what it takes to turn her dreams into reality. She cares a lot about her family.