La Belle et la Bête

Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve · 1740 · Short Story

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It expands the 'virtue rewarded' narrative by showing a female protagonist whose inner goodness and moral strength actively transform her circumstances and her partner, leading to a happy and elevated union.

What it is

A virtuous young woman, Belle, sacrifices her freedom to live with a monstrous Beast to save her father. Through her kindness, intelligence, and ability to see beyond appearances, she falls in love with the Beast, breaking a curse and transforming him into a handsome prince, whom she then marries.

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Cendrillon· 1697↑ open

This classic fairy tale directly builds upon the 'virtue rewarded' trope by having Belle's unwavering goodness and moral purity not only save her but also redeem the Beast, culminating in her marriage to a prince and a life of happiness.

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