Should Belle Have Married Gaston Instead Of The Beast? - Analyzing Beauty and the Beast

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Is Gaston Belle’s TRUE true love? Recently I have been seeing a lot of arguments stating Belle made the wrong choice with the Beast so today we are going to see if her decision holds up.
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Opposers of the Beast see him as a moody, antisocial, wealthy prince. They state he’s lazy and doesn’t know the meaning of work because he doesn’t have a conventional job, misuses his power like when he kidnaps Belle’s father, kept many secrets about his life and is fairly helpless because he can’t even eat with a spoon. On top of all that they claim, he is unstable and abusive towards Belle and their relationship only blossomed because she was a helpless prisoner and he needed someone to love him to break his curse.
Gaston on the other hand. Ooo. Now that is a gorgeous and muscular man: proponents claim. In the pro-Gaston community, Gaston is a man who is willing to be himself and share his thoughts. He’s a hard working provider, who can decorate and cook for himself, who is also popular and fun in his village’s eyes. He protects those he cares about seen through him bringing up arms against those he deems a threat, and even though he has many suitors available to him, he’s ready to commit to Belle alone. Whenever he can he plans romantic gestures for Belle and is even ready to start a family. Gaston seems like the perfect manly man I’m sure many people desire.
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[@IsaacCarlson]

If you would like to see why I think Belle doesn't have Stockholm Syndrome here is my video on that very topics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/famZeHisnb10fas I think this only further supports the idea the Beast was the better choice for Belle!

[@limelightelixir8435]

Just wanted to say, I absolutely love watching your videos :) they're very entertaining! Also, i love beauty and the beast It da best

[@em869]

Wotso Videos 🌹

[@christinebatt6277]

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[@fandomsunited7236]

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[@l0llip0p17]

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[@wishbone346]

Gaston looked at Belle as a conquest. He didn't love her he just desired her because she was the one woman he couldn't have.

[@LunaStar778]

Let's not forget Gaston only loves belle only for her beauty and if they did get married he would treat her like a slave but the beast loves her for who she is not for what she looks like

[@thomaswatson1739]

“Slave”? No, Gaston just wanted a respectful and obedient wife.

[@wishbone346]

@@thomaswatson1739 Rather obscure historical figure to "rp" as, friend. lol XD

[@royaleroque7716]

Eugene Talmadge She wasn't going to be that anyway. Besides, he could have had three blonde women that wanted him.

[@Reddragon05100]

Since Belle rejected Gaston, I wonder who was dumb enough to love him, and give him a son after he’s brought back to life and banish to The Isle of the Lost in the Descendants story.

[@heatherreagan8078]

Belle: I like to read. Gaston: It's not right for a woman to read. Beast: Here, have a giant library. That about sums it up.

[@dorothymiskovic7202]

Yeah if gaston really loved and cared about belle, he would not have said that.

[@lavvey_kuxx_porsche14]

Yeah he won't force Belle to stop reading if he really likes her or force her to do anything she doesen't like

[@raggedyhaggity250]

I fell in love with beast at that moment too. My guy beast gets big mad sometimes but he listens well and is sincere

[@kathleenholt8990]

I like that

[@autumxxleaves4186]

@Ryan Alex it was actually a romance novel so….

[@onyx.daffodil1644]

In reality, Gaston would have been either emotionally or physically abusive because of his narcissistic and sexist nature

[@jd3587]

Sounds like your average hipster

[@angelfairy1875]

I dont think he would be physically abusive because he likes belles beauty i dont think he would risk hurting that in any type of way which is sad

[@parkerparks8004]

@@angelfairy1875 eh I don’t think that’d stop him honestly. We’ve already seen how he gets when he doesn’t get his way, imagine in his marriage Belle denied him something I could easily see him hitting her.

[@Someone-qi1rr]

😂😂no

[@abigailg.2595]

Gaston doesn’t love belle, he loves the idea of her, which is why he treats her as an object to win. The beast loves Belle, which is why he chooses to let her go and understands her decision, even though it is hard. The Beast respects Belle. Gaston doesn’t.

[@NikkiMKarLen]

Gaston loved the idea of Belle, the Beast loves Belle as a person. She picked the right guy.

[@IsaacCarlson]

That's a fantastic way of wrapping that point up!

[@bryttafitzgibbons6901]

Agreed

[@princedonovaughn1182]

Does he really even love that. He seems to just want to show she's another beast tamed by Gaston.

[@AquamarineDolls]

Exactly

[@bryttafitzgibbons6901]

@@AquamarineDolls Agreed

[@faechan92]

Gaston wanted a trophy to put on display, like the animals he would kill. A good way to notice why Beast was the right choice is how they react to Belle's love of reading. While gaston mocked and made misogynistic comments towards her, Beast gave her a library and loved listening to her read.

[@huricane887]

The beast is still a child which is why he loves being read too. Belle should've found someone else. She got stockholm syndrome which ain't true love.

[@faechan92]

@@huricane887 The stolkholm syndrome theory has already been debunked. If anything it was lima syndrome on Beast's part.

[@zakosist]

@@mrbojangles9841 Possible but there is no real evidence to suggest it in the movie. And he does seem pretty selfish, arrogant and controlling, besided wanting your partner to be stupid thats a pretty bad warning sign in my opinion. Either way you cant really give everyone a chance when it comes to romatnic relationships, thats called cheating

[@zakosist]

@@mrbojangles9841 I still disagree from what I have seen in the movie. Which qualities are you referring to when you say he'd make a great father and husband? What about the part where he literally wants her to be stupid and ignorant and not follow what is basically her greatest passion? Because I think that matters. Is he gonna throw that away like beast did with his abusive side or is it something that may continue? How is he normally gonna react when they have disagrements in their relationship, as all relationships have? I get the impression that his kindness would be only when he gets it as he wants, and quite possibly turn to outright abusive otherwise (at best only verbally abusive) and that doesnt make him a very good match with Belle or good partner at all. The only thing is there is a slight chance he would change like the beast, but no real evidence to prove it.

[@ingridsuperfreak]

@@mrbojangles9841 if you do that alternate version you are missing the real meaning and message of the storie, your version is teaching that the handsome man is the right one....Beauty and the Beast teach us not to judge people immediately, many people is a little agressive like the beast was, but when you meet them you realize they have a softer side. How many people are handsome and charismatic like Gaston , but internally they are evil and even some potential killers.

[@amethystimagination3332]

I can see why people find the relationship between Belle and the Beast problems. But a relationship with Gaston would have been downright toxic .

[@ChibiProwl]

Yep, as TVTropes points out on their fridge horror page for this movie, what if Belle had had only one child, and it was a girl? Or what if she had had only one son, and he resembled his mother in attitude? Gaston could very easily become domestically abusive and child abusive as well.

[@krazykaede8411]

I can't believe people are making a argument for Gaston. Belle definitely made the right choice and if that wasn't clear in the animated version it was in the live-action version Gaston literally threatened to kill Belle's father, where's the Beast was willing to let her go even if it meant not breaking the curse. 🌹

[@IsaacCarlson]

I agree! It's such a weird trend that I was noticing so I felt really compelled to explain why it couldn't be true

[@jorgebersabe293]

@@IsaacCarlson Isaac, the "Neo-Gastonist" movement is made with men who lack self-confidence at their core. They have so very little self esteem yet so much ego....

[@jasminkrieger8464]

I saw worse than gaston frollo princes charming Roland lyle George in Jungle and Chuck dorniges röschen Geschichten aus der Gruft They were more worse than gaston so😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@theinfinitychannel994]

why on earth would anyone think that Gaston is better that the Beast?

[@MrGabeanator]

good questio

[@maddiesander4786]

True

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

Because you know not for going into inter species sexual relationships. As for the both of them. I say smack them both with a lead pipe.

[@oof.cheerios294]

Maybe some shallow people who thinks looks are everything.

[@MrAndrewsaccount92]

Gaston was at first just a cocky egotistical hunter. It wasnt until after Belle rejected him that he boiled down into a more genuine A-hole.

[@planetomars2571]

I’m pretty sure in the broadway musical, Gaston tells the triplets at one point that just because he was with Belle doesn’t mean he end being with them.

[@IsaacCarlson]

Yes! I totally know what you are talking about. I've heard that too

[@rachelgill7579]

The exact line is "don't worrt girls. We will still have our little randavous" (I have it on dvd)

[@Brynne221]

Yeah there's no way he wouldn't cheat on her! And she wouldn't be allowed to divorce him or cheat on him. However, historically men were encouraged to actually take out their sexual desires on prostitutes because according to the church, making love without the intent of having children was a sin... but that still doesn't make it right. Thank goodness that's not still a thing. I'm so glad Belle ended up with the Beast.

[@sophiadickinson641]

_PlanetOMars_ he actually said “come On girls, just because I’m getting married, don’t let that stop your feelings for me.”

[@jennafox8556]

@@rachelgill7579 It's "rendez-vous".

[@princessj1692]

What people missed in this story is the “Redemption” that even if you were once a selfish and self centred person, we still have a heart. We still deserve second chances & acceptance what we are in the past but also the possibility of what we can be in the future!

[@Thekrazeyworld]

i have two counter arguments for you: 1. Gaston treated Belle like his hunting trophies. He wanted her as a trophy wife. (not much to think about) 2. the Beauty and the Beast extras on DVD: Don Hahn mentions that Gaston is the complete opposite of the Beast. Beast: Ugly outside, beautiful inside. Gaston: Beautiful outside, ugly inside

[@mariasansanna3937]

Um yeah

[@OcraStars]

Anyone who thinks being with Gaston is a good idea needs to seriously reevaluate what makes a *healthy* relationship.

[@jennafox8556]

In fiction, the unhealthiest relationships are the best. For example: Edward and Bella, Romeo and Juliet...

[@notavailable8201]

@@jennafox8556 And one of them ended up dead... Yeah.... Really good relationship goals buddy...

[@milanbeerepoot4260]

But gaston is not a royal just before the French Revolution So belle essentially chose to be decapitaded Otherwise beast is definitely better for her in every other way

[@ingridsuperfreak]

Only passive and insecure people In think, because any woman with dreams and passion would even care for Gaston

[@hinaw0w395]

@@notavailable8201 lmao no one said it was relationship goals. The couples are just iconic.

[@iamjohnporter67]

Wtf?! Since when did people hated on the Beast? Come on people Gaston was a horrible person! Why the hell did you all think Belle had no interest in him?

[@IsaacCarlson]

I know right? It is such a weird movement that I just had to address.

[@saralee8996]

@@IsaacCarlson there is a movement where narcissism is becoming more attractive, like how some people deem Kuzco as best Disney princess. Society's obsession with independence and individuality has driven some people to believe narcissism as the ideal goal. 🤔

[@Boundwithflame23]

Kronk is best princess XD

[@Silentgrace11]

Kuzco is best princess because he’s fabulous, not because he’s a narcissistic arse xD (I personally like his level of sass and sarcasm, which is retained after he sees the error in his ways at the beginning of the movie :P but perhaps that’s just me).

[@decm3_727]

@@Boundwithflame23 OMG YES.

[@kenna.brooke]

The thing about how Belle and the Beast differs from her and Gaston is that Belle and the beast first found respect for each other and then had a healthy relationship and that's when they grew feelings for each other. Gaston never had respect for Belle and that is why they could never have a healthy relationship. The beast was selfless and put Belle's needs before his when he is about to stay as beast forever and that is one of the reasons why I stan him and his relationship with Belle. Gaston only thought about his needs and also he was a hunter and competitor so that is why Gaston treated her like something to win or chase after.

[@jessicaball7426]

Now that you've mentioned it, I think Belle and the Beast are in love because, he truly loved her. Gaston did not truly love her at all, he only cared about himself.

[@jessiefyler3751]

Belle choose the Beast for a reason. Yes, he did start out mean, but after he saved her life and Belle gave him genuine kindness, the Beast ended up not only kinder to Belle, but also gave her an entire library filled with books because he knows they are Belle's favorite thing. Meanwhile, Gaston not only tosses Belle's favorite book in the mud, he said to her face "It's not right for a woman to read. Soon she starts getting ideas and thinking" which is extremely sexist. Also, Gaston gets a lot worse as the movie goes on. I get why some people don't like the Beast, but in the end it was Belle's choice, and I think she choose right.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@IsaacCarlson]

I think she chose correctly too, Jessie!!!

[@Dovahkiin069Nighfury]

I know I'm a year late for this and I'm really sorry ... But it's *sexist not "sexiest" I just don't want people to get the wrong idea. And I'm not being a grammar/spelling Nazi. Great input btw.

[@jessiefyler3751]

@@Dovahkiin069Nighfury That's ok, I know you mean well. Thanks for telling me this, it's so embarrassing that I spelled it wrong.

[@AngelKiller666Kitsune]

don't forget how he openly mocks Belle's father, yet acts surprise when Belle rejected him again while he literally tried to throw her father in a loony house (which back then, the mental asylums are NOT like today, and would have been a death sentence. but slow and painful)

[@maddymiller4146]

Yes, Belle should’ve stayed with the beast. Gaston is a jerk and not suitable for Belle. Here’s why -He’s manipulative -He’s egoistical -Never takes Belle’s dreams into consideration -He forces Belle to marry him -He’s controlling -He threatened to throw Belle’s father into a mental asylum -He tries to kill the beast -He would never have let Belle read or be herself I agree with all the points you made in the video because everyone is blind to see that Gaston is not the right man for Belle.

[@ChibaMitsurugi19792]

Not to mention he's a misogynistic pig.

[@maddymiller4146]

Mitsurugi Chiba Yep, he only loved Belle for her beauty. What if Belle wasn’t beautiful? Would he still want her? Hahaha Nope

[@ChibaMitsurugi19792]

I agree.

[@TheLinainverse5]

Gaston also couldn't take no for an answer and he wasn't bright either

[@maddymiller4146]

Mitsurugi Chiba Yep

[@IDVTuber]

The words of Jasmine from Aladdin👳🐒🧞‍♂️: I'm not a prize to be won! Fits how Gaston saw Belle, too. He saw her as a trophy. Beast and Belle are a perfect match. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@nymphialaciepetaldance2399]

I'm totally on team beast. Gaston intention was obvious and clear from the beginning... quote he said "it's true lafoe n I got my sight on that one" "she is the one, the lucky girl I'm going to marry, the most beautiful girl in town, that makes her the best and don't I deserve the best." He was after belle for a trophy wife. And we all know how that ends even if the beast wasn't in the picture . Of course Gaston other negative traits seem to grow till the end of the story which led him to his demise. I think we shouldn't analyse Gaston character based on superficial love conduct like being possessive over a lady character as good or normal, true love comes when the heat of attraction and romance are over, this is where you can look at someone and still love the person's both short comings and good traits and above all have respect for one another. I appreciate how Isaac has explained well on how the two male characters' traits and personality expanded throughout the course of the tale. Disney has truly put in a lot of thought in not only the quality of the story but also the values that each characters possess. That's why this story is a tale as old as time but we can still find relevance and appreciate it till today🌹🌹 Isaac can you please make videos on supporting Disney characters and how they impact the story and main character. e.g Flounder and Sebastian in the little mermaid.

[@Mannyindahouse]

Please, Gaston, much like the villagers, didn't respect Belle's enjoyment of books. Beast on the other hand, gave her a WHOLE LIBRARY.

[@ChibaMitsurugi19792]

Or gift of inventive ability either. Like how in the live action, she kinda made a makeshift washing machine using the village fountain or whatever it was, a barrel, and a donkey. While trying to teach a younger girl to read (which she willingly participated in trying to learn), the villagers threw her laundry on the ground.

[@rosestar1324]

But they did. The shopkeeper gives her her favorite book and encourages her to read and her dad also supports her. Beast isn’t special in this regard.

[@tesslichtman7302]

@@rosestar1324 It shows that the Beast loves and respects her for who she is. Just like her father.

[@Someone-qi1rr]

Beast gave her only cause it was his only goal to make her love him so the curse can be broken

[@joshuamerriweather2861]

Answer: Heck No.

[@debramervine367]

Idiots

[@glitterlover3244]

Debra Mervine why idiots

[@TheLinainverse5]

Same... I strongly prefer the beast over Gaston anytime

[@Its_sabribri]

Beast loved Belle, Gaston lusted for Belle. Two VERY different, VERY separate emotions!!!!

[@toasted7135]

john doyle brought me here

[@unamusedcaveman9235]

Same here

[@1krani]

John Doyle's analysis is nothing compared to Fodero's. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpWnoK2de9dla9k Behold! 'Tis the PEAK of Neo-Gastonism: framing Gaston as a tragic victim of societal encouragement and lack of honesty from Belle, solely with what the movie shows us, in half the time it took John Doyle to say it.

[@jorgebersabe293]

Who? That moronic and insecure madman who is so delusional that he thinks he can set a standard on masculinity?

[@ChrisWilliams-zz1kt]

I doubt it would happen because he only talks about himself.

[@ElizabethLyddiatt]

I’m so happy that you said at the end how Stockholm syndrome doesn’t play a factor into their story. Yes, she was trapped, but that was her choice. She was saving her father. And she rebelled and talked back. Someone that was falling for their captor wouldn’t act how Belle acted. Just like how you stat, she falls for him once he starts to change, because he starts to see how caring of a person she is. He def falls first, and she follows. And she makes her own choice to come back because she wants to protect him. I truly dislike when people say that it’s SS, when it’s so clearly not. So happy to see you think the same way 👌🏻. Also; I don’t see how people like Gaston more for her. He’s def abusive, the whole time. He doesn’t have a turning point to become a better man. He could’ve, but he just kept basically taking her “no” for “not yet”. And he threatened her dad, her only family, whom she clearly loves. Like, boy bye! 😂

[@latioswarshowdown1202]

She didnt have a choice because at that point the beast was manipulating her

[@Nu_Wen]

@@latioswarshowdown1202 the beast didn't manipulate her in any situation. When she first became trapped, both the beast and her father were telling her to leave, none of them suggested she take her father's place. She only took his place against her own father's wishes so that he could see a doctor, he was sick remember? The next time she had an opportunity to leave she came back willingly so she could tend to the beast's wounds. The most the beast did was try to have dinner with her and threw a bunch of tantrums when she rejected him. The beast didn't even consider her as a potential partner until his servants suggested courting her and also suggested he put her in an actual room.

[@titaaguilera3269]

Rapunzel and the Hunchback of Notre Dame were more Stockholm Syndrome type stories.

[@katziliaf]

@@titaaguilera3269 Agreed. Well, at least the Disney version of the Hunchback. The original book is another thing

[@ingridsuperfreak]

@@Nu_Wen Lumiere suggested to the Beast, he decided to give her a room when she was crying for her father , that face of feeling guilty was priceless and showed from the beginning he wasn't a total bad guy

[@rase5994]

Yes! Great to see someone saying this! I think the whole idea of supporting Gaston comes mostly from a common fallacy of people who want to pretend being smart: that it would be better to be original than be right. Which is just one of the travesties of critical thinking. There's a huge difference between pathological, incurable narcissist and a depressed, short-tempered person who's acting out. Yes, they're both easier to handle when other people allow them to have their way, but the 1st one absolutely cannot stand the idea of allowing someone to oppose them. I'm 100% sure that Gaston didn't love Belle. Love is a commitment, that includes caring, and wanting to be with someone for what he/she is. Gaston shows no regard for Belles feelings or interests, and doesn't care how she ends up, as long as she's his. He just wanted a trophy wife to take care of his own needs, and chose for Belle for her looks, and for the fact that she doesn't show any interest on him, making Gaston a kid who insists having that one toy he cannot have. Yes, the Beast also was furious when Belle acted against him. But as you said, that's only how it started. He was a person in a bad place, ready to change. It started with one choice of doing the right thing by saving Belle, and continued by him finding the humanity inside himself and actually wanting to know her as a person. Even when Beauty and the Beast still isn't in my top 10 Disney films, I'll always appreciate how Belle made the Beast wanting to become the best version of himself.

[@lunamoonstone2350]

i agree with you watso, yes the beast was mean and cruel because like the enchantress said he had no love in his heart. when belle was with him, he tried to order her around like a servant but she refused him and did what she wanted. whether it was going to the west wing, leaving because he frightened her, or trying to bring christmas back, belle was true to herself. once she saw him changing and how gentle and kind he was that is the person belle loved. a person willing to not only protect her but wanting her to be herself. gaston just wanted a pretty, obedient woman to be his slave basically, and that is not who belle was. so yeah i think belle made the right choice, great video watso

[@paulydearest1698]

Technically Belle wasn’t kidnapped or capture by the Beast, she willfully decided to go with him and traded places with her father, she technically couldn’t be classified as having Stockholm Syndrome.

[@moonlightdancer2750]

True🤔🤔

[@rosestar1324]

But it still counts as “kidnapping as romance” which is just as bad.

[@angelfairy1875]

@@rosestar1324 true

[@fredericksaxton9782]

@@rosestar1324 Actually, she could have left when the beast fell protecting her, but she CHOSE to go back, so it doesn't count as that, cause she fell in love AFTER she had the chance to escape.

[@SoulKingBK]

It’s not willing fully if it’s coerced....

[@roderick8167]

No i think Belle made the right choice in choosing Beast or (Adam) as he sometimes known because Yes Beast was a rude, ferocious and cruel at first but i like to think Beast was only like that because grew up not knowing how to treat others with respect and with kindness and also he was possibly away from people for years or decades so he was a recluse but with Belles help and love he learnt kindness and to love in return, Gaston showed no urge to change or be a better person and only cared about himself and he only saw belle as a object and trophy to own, but that's just my opinion

[@treytostie1408]

I agree with you on that. Because the beast grew up not knowing how to treat others with respect and love in return all on account of his father treating him the same way he's treating others especially after his mom died

[@ChibaMitsurugi19792]

Yeah, Mrs. Potts told Belle that his father was to blame for the way he had become in the live action movie. I also think maybe his mother's death also could have played a role. His mother was kind to him and probably his only source of parental love.

[@lunawolfheart336]

yeah according so some theories he was only like 11 or something when that witch cursed him wich would mean he grew up isolated from others and even if it isint the case he still was isolated for quite awhile wich would make anyone moody

[@bonniestar4707]

Beast was probably cruel because the curse was making him act beastly and he was isolated for years

[@kaydenchan7093]

agreed with everything you said

[@pennamagica8662]

I think people who consider Gaston the right choice for Belle entirely missed the point of the movie: not always people are how they appear. So Gaston, despite being shown by everyone as an attractive popular and respectable young man is a monster on the inside. All the argomentations in his favour are based just on the surface and on the superficiality in the judgments that this film teaches us to avoid.

[@jorgebersabe293]

And also have the same narcissistic and entitled mindset of being owed sexual favours just for being polite.

[@melanier8583]

All arguments aside, Belle didn’t love Gaston. Belle didn’t have feelings for him and she definitely wouldn’t have been happy with him as he constantly criticized her. Belle’s feelings about the two of them are the most important because she is the one in the relationship.

[@MaryC861]

🌹 That's the whole point of those characters. Gaston is hansom on the "outside" but ugly and (dare I say) "Gastly" on the "inside". (Pun intended) Where as the Beast is ugly on the outside but becomes kind, gentle and beautiful on the "inside" (and later the outside too).

[@veravollebregt8484]

I yelled "NO" when I got the notification

[@JemzJQ]

Same...............

[@IsaacCarlson]

... I feel similarly...

[@psychozombieproductions7739]

Vera Vollebregt no one cares about what you said

[@briemcclose9046]

Me too. Evaluating each actions toward Belle. Who in the end changed and accepted Belle as herself? Beast, who wanted Belle to change to fit their needs? Gaston. You can't force people to change, they must willingly choose to do so and Beast did. Gaston in the film barely paid attention to anything she said and never truly knew how Belle though of him until she called him a monster.

[@Trueneutral1071]

Love is letting go, when they want to be free. And hoping they will come back to you. But excepting it with a bitter sweet smile if they don’t. The beast was the true man, and Gaston proved that behind the face of a man was a true beast.

[@Orah90]

I don't understand why there have been so many 'Belle should have married Gaston' video's lately; Gaston thought of Belle as a trophy he didn't love her.

[@chey261]

Think about Belle as a character - independent -strong willed - adventurous It is consistently shows Gaston wanted a typical girl. He never knew Belle and taunted her hobbies However the beast embraces and helps Belle fulfill her hobbies. Unlike Gaston he didn't want his own version of Belle. He just wanted her as she was, smart, adventurous, and independent

[@mariasansanna3937]

How is Bell adventurous? All she did was sing that she wanted more than "this provincial life" before her father was captured by the beast. And staying in place of her father, who was old and dying mind u is just plain foolish and dumb. And not a day later she breaks her promise not leave by running into a snow storm. The beast getting getting angry is totaly understandable. She clearly went to a place that was off limits and touched what should not have been touched. And the audacity of her to run off like it was his fault...like girl wtf?

[@TDIdialgagirl]

Wait... Why would people not like the Beast?

[@moonlightdancer2750]

Idk I honestly love the beast Human form and beast form

[@briemcclose9046]

Finally, someone expresses the truth. I am for Belle and Beast. I have seen pictures of people trying to pair Gaston with Belle, probably in an attempt at redemption, but Gaston lost his chance when he locked Belle and Maurice in their basement and journeyed to the castle to kill Beast.

[@georgethehernandez]

I agree with you. Beast changed for Belle; Gaston did not. Beast accepted Belle for who she is; Gaston did not. And in the end, it was Beast who earned Belle's love. They're one of my favorite Disney pairs because of their story and their transition to how they end up together. They're OTP and that's that!

[@jennielizabethedwards5068]

The beast wanted Belle to be herself and that's why he gave her the library, where as Gaston kept on putting her down at every opportunity and teasing her father. The beast is a better fit. 🥀🥀🌷🌷⚘⚘🥀🥀🌷🌷⚘⚘

[@raelynnrosamond2852]

Adam LOOKED like a monster, but Gaston ACTED like a monster!

[@mryoungandbrave1]

This is actually shown by the colours they wear. The Beast and Gaston wear red at the start, but as the Beast grows a a person, his cape switches to blue and then he wears a blue suit. This shows that the beast is willing to grow and change for Belle, while Gaston wants Belle to be the to change.

[@chrisrichardson1091]

No I Don't Think So Besides I Think Gaston Would Make A Very Handsome Throw Rug And Just Think Whenever He Gets Dirty Belle Will Take Him Out And Beat Him!

[@IsaacCarlson]

Excellent use of a Lion King quote!

[@chrisrichardson1091]

Wotso Videos Thank You Wotso.

[@mydogmarshandme7400]

Clap 👏 clap 👏 clap 👏

[@treytostie1408]

Well I think the beast would do the same even though ben is a better Prince than the beast his father

[@jenniferjackson7971]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kaytejordin]

🥀

[@hollygrueber4796]

sooo trueee

[@oliviam1951]

True!! 🥀

[@dany12XD]

🥀

[@OldworkbyEmmaCRB]

can't even see what it is

[@nash3170]

@@OldworkbyEmmaCRB same

[@joshuaashby4720]

This is the first time I’ve heard of this argument against the Beast, and I find it to be very flawed indeed. It’s very obvious from the beginning that Gaston was not the right person for Belle. Yes, the Beast started out as a jerk, but as the movie went on, he learned to be more selfless and caring, and even loved Bell. Gaston on the other hand saw Belle as an object to be desired. Also, how can anyone overlook the scene where Belle thanked the Beast for saving her life from the wolves? I see that moment as the starting point of their relationship.

[@shannondavidson672]

I wish Gaston got some character redemption like how Anastasia did in Cinderella.

[@ChelseatheCreativeFox-pc2xz]

He can't because he's stubborn. I doubt that's ever gonna happen. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Angie2343]

In the MOVIE, Gaston looked at Belle as a conquest. He didn't love her the way WE look at love, he just desired her because she was the one woman he couldn't have right away. He's more of a Mortimer Mouse than a Mickey Mouse. He sees women as property, not people. He even sings a song detailing this in the musical! However, that does NOT mean he shouldn't have changed too!

[@zzak3556]

I've never considered how it would be if Belle married Gaston.... I still don't think Baston (Belle x Gaston) was meant to be. I think that Gaston has a *bit* of an ego problem, and he kinda just wanted to *make* Belle marry him because she's beautiful. Not for her personality

[@IsaacCarlson]

I agree. I think Gaston desired Belle for all of the wrong reasons.

[@zzak3556]

@@IsaacCarlson also, congrats on over 300k subs.

[@lunawolfheart336]

yeah he probably lusted for her becuse she was the only girl who wasent intrested. people want what they cant have

[@zzak3556]

@@lunawolfheart336 true, that was also shown in the live action Beauty and the Beast

[@tycole8204]

He literally sang it about her being the most beautiful and says he deserves the most beautiful women

[@vigssalover6454]

NOOOO GASTON IS A JERK THE BEAST WAS PERFECT FOR BELLE!! they had so much in common like they both like to read and he gave belle a HUGE liberary i mean she couldnt of asked for a better guy?? i mean who gives you a libary??

[@radcircles9865]

Beast loves Belle’s. Gaston is obsessed with her

[@uzmahussain8714]

i like The beast better then Gaston

[@IsaacCarlson]

So do I!

[@overactivememelover1946]

So I'm guessing people who ship belle and Gaston never watched the movie

[@Ro994]

Thank you for making this! 🌹🌹🌹 I get pretty annoyed when people insist that the Beast is abusive and that Gaston was a better choice. One of the main reasons why I love the Beast character so much is because he's a great example of redemption and that it's never late to become a better person, which I think is something that should be encouraged! :D

[@dusktiger112]

You do realize that Gaston was basically trying to rape Belle right. I mean he tried to force himself on her multiple times. even blackmail by putting her father into a asylum which is a death sentence in that time period.

[@QueenofRed]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Gaston is not the man for Belle

[@IsaacCarlson]

Absolutely not! Beast all the way!

[@khalidhenry3857]

No way! I HATE Gaston!

[@gyongy.agi92]

Me too.

[@TheLinainverse5]

Same here

[@yuna-yula6905]

We all do buddy

[@alexanderi1183]

The beast is unpredictable and is in chaos, while Gaston is the very embodiment of Order.

[@jorgebersabe293]

Wrong: The Beast looks chaotic, Gaston acts chaotic.

[@koradarden1528]

Imma be honest. Gaston is the only Disney villain I like.

[@1986Rena]

🌹 no Gaston. Always true love!!! Belle and the beast 🌹🌹🌹

[@IsaacCarlson]

For sure! They are meant to be!

[@DJViviMIX]

I prefer Beast than Gaston. Belle wants someone who understands her and don‘t complaint about her „strange“ being. Beast had learn it, that he can‘t forced her to love him, so he tried to make her happy to stay in castle. But than Beast understands, that Belle wants back to his father (because he‘s in danger). His big personal development is to let her free, even he knows, that the last Roses petal is dangerously to fall. He learned to love and care other people.

[@jasonrandom372]

Belle made the right choice because Beast love Belle for who she was. Gaston only loved Belle for the stuff she has.

[@sandstorm163]

No... one Twerks like Gaston Makes it work like Gaston No one drops down day booty And works it Gaston. Edit: I can’t take credit for this. I don’t know who made it.

[@Silentgrace11]

I kind of enjoy the idea of Belle wandering across France as an acclaimed inventor and scholar without being married to either of them, but Beast is definitely the better of the two. They both have their selfish motives regarding Belle (Gaston sees her as a prize and a challenge because she’s the only woman in town who isn’t awestruck by him, while Beast wants her in order to break his curse), and while Gaston only further spirals in his desires, Beast breaks past them to see Belle’s desires as well.

[@uberkirbeeh7954]

If Belle would have ended up with Gaston, it would have been abusive, unhappy marriage and she would have been dead inside.

[@lemurlover7975]

Probably he would have shot her dead in the end and then told everyone how great he was for doing that.

[@92JazzQueen]

It's odd that people rile against the Beast, but give Gaston a pass, even though he's worse than the Beast.

[@jorgebersabe293]

It's the "Draco in Leather Pants" effect: Justifying the villain just because they are hot.

[@92JazzQueen]

@@jorgebersabe293 of course

[@jorgebersabe293]

@@92JazzQueen And also the sickening belief that being superficially polite is a currency for sex. The "Neo-Gastonism" is particularly attractive for men who utterly lack confidence on themselves. It's supported by simps, incels, neckbeards, "nice guys", stalkers, toxic masculine people, toxic fans and rapey dudebros who believe that they feel entitled to sex just for being superficially polite. Their attitude is that of "I want the spoils of victory, without putting any effort at all." I tell you that those guys never asked out a girl nor they ever talked to one, they just expect them to fall into their lap and throw themselves to them without making the slightest bit of effort as possible, which is why they like Gaston as a person, because is the mental self-image they have of themselves: A handsome man who gets all the girls without making any kind of effort to earn their affection. To those people is far easier to hate women rather than taking a good look to themselves and say "what can I improve?."

[@darkwolf-ig3zs]

When you think about it, the beast was cursed at atleast age 11, so he wasn't taught the social skills anyway

[@andreakurczi4333]

The beast is actually my favorite character in beauty and the beast because he has a really sad backstory

[@spongebobdisneymariofan3715]

Well, it wasn’t actually true love. Gaston did not even care about Belle’s feelings, he just wanted Belle as a trophy wife. So the answer is no. Gaston is not good for Belle.

[@IsaacCarlson]

Absolutely agree! Gaston did not care for her as he should.

[@spongebobdisneymariofan3715]

Wotso Videos Unlike Gaston, Beast was concerned about Belle and grows to love her.

[@spongebobdisneymariofan3715]

In fact, Gaston was more obsessed with Belle than actually loving her.

[@angibolton6300]

I get so angry when people say belle should've chose Gaston 😤

[@jessicarose4923]

Beast was "love bombing" Belle because he had some serious abandonment issues. We only see a small snippet of time. Fast forward a couple years. I dare you.

[@Moszan]

Love bombing?

[@TarhosTheKnight]

You know our answer. NO! Lol

[@IsaacCarlson]

I am thinking the same way.

[@TarhosTheKnight]

@@IsaacCarlson 😂

[@TheLinainverse5]

Make that a heck no for me... Gaston ain't even all that cute to me (except for in the live action mainly because of the actor portraying him)

[@maggiehydeck8182]

🌹I don’t know why people would argue for Gaston. They don’t look at the beast’s growth or Gaston’s decent into evil.

[@niarahancock5099]

Why are we even having this conversation that’s the real question

[@elizabethzelaya6710]

I didn’t realize there were people out there who actually thought Gaston was better...

[@ashleymartinsonforever3131]

Yes! I agree with you 💯! Belle would definitely have been a prisoner had she married Gaston. You summed up exactly what made the beast fall for Belle, and why Gaston was not perfect for her. You did an magical job! 💜💟🥀

[@IsaacCarlson]

Thank you, Ashley! I'm glad you enjoyed and agreed with my analysis.

[@ashleymartinsonforever3131]

@@IsaacCarlson you're welcome. 💝😍. You make such awesome videos. 💗

[@jackrlmiller]

+Wotso Videos Good video, Isaac. Belle and Beast are perfect for each other. Belle would never love a selfish and sadistic monster/villain like Gaston. When Belle and Beats connect, Belle can really see the kindness beneath the Beast's exterior. I think that's kind of a power Belle has, to see the good beneath someone who was selfish and unkind and helping them to redeem themselves. The message/moral in Beauty and the Beast is really important to live by, "True beauty is found and comes from within".

[@ChibaMitsurugi19792]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@princessG313]

No. I'm for the Beast/Adam. Gaston would have cheated on Belle with the triplets from the Broadway Musical

[@kaitlynrondeau8383]

🌹💕🥀 Belle and Beast (or Prince Adam) are a great pair for each other. All the points you made are the reasons why Belle has been and probably always will be my favorite Disney princess. She wasn't brainwashed by Gaston's manliness and looks. And questioned and called him out on what he said and thought and the townspeople STILL loved him.

[@Brynne221]

I totally agree, Isaac! Gaston never truly loved Belle. He only wanted her because she was beautiful. He hated how smart she was and in the live action version he admitted he never even read a book! Gaston is dominant and egotistical, as shown by the way he starts fights all the time and blames Belle for not liking him. Belle lived in a small town and they only liked him for his accomplishments. In the live action version the towns people had to BE PAID to sing his song. I find it surprising that so many people wanted Belle to marry Gaston. I find him especially haunting as a "villain" because he's relatable. Everyone has a Gaston in their life. He reminds me of the typical jock who thinks they're better than everyone else and looks down on people who are actually intelligent.

[@mariluther4003]

Leave it to Isaac to debunk this theory in under 4 minutes.🌹

[@santosic]

The people who want her to be with Gaston are probably like Gaston themselves in personality, and they felt attacked, lol. That's the only explanation I can think of, because the movie does a great job of showing us WHY Belle chose to the Beast, and that she did make the right choice.

[@jennisehernandez9548]

Don't diss the beast have you forgotten the beast learn how to love and on top of that he becomes independent and becomes better because of bell.

[@sorcerersapprentice]

🌹 What I find interesting about the Beast and Gaston is that they are very similar to one another on a surface level, but there is a huge difference between them. The Beast loves Belle for who she is and changes into a kinder man out of his own free will. Meanwhile Gaston not only stays the same, but doesn't respect her wishes and sees her as a conquest. That aspect makes them excellent foils for one another and well written characters. Belle made a good call, because she would've been miserable if she chose Gaston, a man who doesn't care about her in the slightest.

[@jhun2241]

Gaston x Belle? *nope*

[@lindsaynewman8197]

Beast was love Gaston was lust.

[@breyerheart9450]

I totally agree with you. Belle did make the right choice. Plus before she meets the beast and his world, she made a wish to have more than the norm of life was to offer her. She wanted love , adventure and mystery. To sum it all up in those 3 words .Belle is one of my top favorite princesses.

[@connorplisga3718]

Why would Esmeralda choose Phoebus over Quasimodo(and why was Quasi okay with that?)?

[@darthreaper6311]

He was okay with it because he was a good friend as for why she chose Phoebos over Quasi its simple: she loved him romantically and loved Quasi as a friend.

[@bereaux94]

Connor Plisga he wanted her to be happy.

[@lucarossetti3072]

I think she reject him just because he would be her cousin. Never thought of that ❓😂😂😂

[@nash3170]

Because Quasimodo is a simp

[@jorgebersabe293]

@@nash3170 Nah, Frollo is the simp here.

[@LunaStar778]

Gaston is nothing a ladies man, a jerk, doesn't love anyone but himself, wants belle only for her beauty not her true self, also wants to marry her and treat her like a slave, also thinks that a woman should never read books, and he would do anything to make belle his wife. Also I agree belle did make the right decision of being with the beast. He saved her life, yes he may have treated her badly at first but he didn't know how to be nice and gentle to others, he started to forget his hateful ways and started to act like a true prince, also he loves her for her and not for her beauty

[@naniwaluckybi]

The ONE thing that a lot of people overlook is the Beast's capability to change. Yes, he was abusive and unkind to Belle. WAS!!! But, through Belle, the Beast realized that he has the capability to change for the better. Not just for Belle, but for his own good. Gaston, on the other hand, had no signs of changing his misogynist, sexist ways.

[@marvelpayformytherapy2319]

🌷🌷🌷 love your vids.

[@suysb]

He said Stockholm syndrome ARTEMIS FOWL FOR LIFE!!!!! Though good video

[@RichardtheFilmGeek]

Honestly, saying Belle should really have married Gaston instead of the Beast is almost like saying Trump is actually a legitimate president or that Scar was the actual king of the Pride Lands before Mufasa was

[@imaniscott8535]

FilmBuff06 I love your comment completely!!!

[@Brynne221]

Politics literally has nothing to do with this. Do us a favor and leave Trump out of Disney. I use this to escape politics.

[@lunawolfheart336]

trump is our president tho i dont agree with him but he is also lets not bring up politics

[@gigijanae1460]

Why is trump mentioned in a video that LITERALLY has nothing to do with politics

[@RichardtheFilmGeek]

I was only trying to make a valid point

[@j.jtilling1722]

This has always been my favourite princess story and I completely agree with your description and breakdown.

[@fusionomni305]

Gaston was the true "beast" here.

[@IsabelleVernalia]

This makes so much more sense for those who for some odd reason think Gaston's better than the Beast - LIES! I agree with you Issac, this is a wonderful video, have a magical day!!!

[@IsaacCarlson]

I know... I was so confused by it which is why I ended up really wanting to discuss this topic! My pleasure! Have a magical day!

[@Autumn4Daze]

Between Gaston, the Beast (Prince) or being alone... here's what I would pick. First, I choose myself (Belle has dreams that will never come true if she pick either one). Second, Gaston... yeah, yeah he's a jerk (arrogant, etc.,) but most of the people in town are jerks (not to many options there). Lastly, the Prince yeah he has a library but she will be trading one lonely existence with another lonely existence. A golden cage is a cage.

[@pinkforever558]

I like that you said “consider subscribing” and didn’t tell us to subscribe to your channel and gave us an option unlike a lot of other channels do 🙂👍🌹(also totally agree with you)

[@melaniefulginiti8426]

🌹 Belle was/is a better match for the Beast than Gaston. This movie sets off to show that appearances are NOT everything. It is about someone’s heart ❤️, their kindness, their patience. So happy for Belle & the Beast.