Beauty and the Beast is a tale about a young woman and a cursed prince who turned into a monstrous-looking beast. A maiden must love him genuinely to break his curse.
Belle, a young maiden bargained herself for her father's freedom. Beast, who thought of making the maiden fall for him changed his attitude. He was greedy, hot-tempered and selfish but when he got to know Belle (Beauty) he gradually change his heart and perspective in life. Belle, though annoyed at first, helped him out as soon as she discovered the Beast's struggles.
In the end, they fall in love and Beast was able to break his curse. From a monstrous beast, he turned into a good-looking fine prince.