This story is about a prince who is turned into a monster and must fall in love to break the magic spell.
The narrators tell a story about the Old Beggar Woman who offered the Prince a rose. He turned her away so she turned him into an ugly Beast. To break the spell, the Beast must learn how to love and be loved in return before the magic rose loses its petals.
The Villagers sing about how strange Belle is for always reading and dreaming. Gaston tells Lefou that he wants to marry Belle.