The Beast is a central character in Disney's animated film, Beauty and the Beast. He is a prince who was transformed into a monstrous creature due to his selfishness and lack of compassion. The curse can only be broken if he learns to love and earns love in return before the last petal of a magical rose falls. The Beast lives in a grand, enchanted castle, surrounded by enchanted objects, such as Lumière the candelabra and Cogsworth the clock. Initially, he is gruff and intimidating, but as the story progresses, he reveals a more gentle and caring side, especially in his relationship with Belle, the film's heroine.