Exercise 1: Vocabulary
1. Village
Definition: A small community or settlement, often in a rural area.
Example: Belle lived in a small village surrounded by woods.
2. Kind
Definition: Having a friendly, generous, or compassionate nature.
Example: Belle was known for her kind and gentle personality.
3. Beautiful
Definition: Pleasing to the eye; attractive in appearance.
Example: Belle was considered the most beautiful woman in the village.
4. Adventure
Definition: An exciting and unusual experience or journey, typically involving risks and challenges.
Example: Belle longed for adventure beyond her quiet village life.
5. Confines
Definition: The limits or boundaries of a place, situation, or activity.
Example: Belle wished to escape the confines of her small village.
6. Stumbled
Definition: To trip or lose one’s balance while walking or running.
Example: Belle’s father stumbled upon a magnificent castle in the forest.
7. Inhabited
Definition: To be lived in or occupied by people or animals.
Example: The castle was inhabited by a Beast.
8. Cursed
Definition: Subjected to a supernatural or magical spell, often bringing misfortune or suffering.
Example: The prince was cursed by an enchantress for his selfishness.
9. Selfishness
Definition: The quality of being concerned primarily with one’s own interests and desires.
Example: The prince’s selfishness led to his curse.
10. Angered
Definition: Made someone feel angry or provoked.
Example: The Beast was angered when Belle’s father picked a rose from his garden.
11. Enchanted
Definition: Under the influence of magic or a spell; magical.
Example: The household objects in the castle were enchanted.
12. Selflessly
Definition: Acting for the benefit of others without regard for oneself.
Example: Belle selflessly agreed to take her father’s place.
13. Bond
Definition: A close connection or relationship between people or things.
Example: Belle and the Beast formed a unique bond over time.
14. Vanity
Definition: Excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements.
Example: Gaston was known for his vanity and arrogance.
15. Compassion
Definition: Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
Example: Belle’s compassion for her father stirred something within the Beast.
16. Mob
Definition: A large and unruly crowd of people, typically characterized by violent or disorderly behavior.
Example: Gaston led a mob to storm the castle.
17. Intervention
Definition: The action or process of intervening or interfering in a situation to bring about a particular outcome.
Example: Belle’s intervention halted the violence.
18. Transformed
Definition: Changed in form, appearance, nature, or character.
Example: The curse was broken, and the Beast transformed into a prince.
19. Enchantment
Definition: A magical spell or charm.
Example: The castle was under an enchantment.
20. Ruler
Definition: A person who exercises authority and control over a kingdom or territory.
Example: The prince vowed to be a better ruler after the curse was broken.
21. Timeless
Definition: Not affected by the passage of time; enduring and eternal.
Example: The tale of Beauty and the Beast became a timeless reminder of the power of love.
22. Transcended
Definition: Surpassed or exceeded; gone beyond.
Example: Belle and the prince’s love transcended mere appearances.
Exercise 2: Story
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind and beautiful young woman named Belle. She had a love for books and longed for adventure beyond the confines of her quiet village life. Little did she know that her life was about to take an unexpected turn.
One day, Belle’s father set off on a journey but lost his way in a dark and mysterious forest. Seeking refuge, he stumbled upon a magnificent castle hidden deep within the woods. Unbeknownst to him, the castle was inhabited by a Beast—a prince cursed by an enchantress for his selfishness and arrogance.
When Belle’s father picked a rose from the Beast’s garden, the angered Beast confronted him. In exchange for his life, Belle’s father promised to send his daughter to live with the Beast in his castle. Out of love for her father, Belle selflessly agreed to take his place.
As Belle arrived at the castle, she was greeted by enchanted household objects that could talk and move. They explained that the prince had been transformed into a Beast until he learned to love and be loved in return.
Initially frightened by the Beast’s appearance, Belle soon discovered the gentle soul hidden within. As time went on, Belle and the Beast began to form a unique bond, sharing conversations, meals, and even dances in the castle’s grand ballroom.
Meanwhile, back in Belle’s village, a handsome and arrogant hunter named Gaston had set his sights on marrying her. But Belle saw through Gaston’s vanity and recognized the kindness within the Beast’s heart.
As days turned into weeks, Belle and the Beast grew closer. One evening, the Beast allowed Belle to visit her father, who had fallen ill. Belle’s compassion and love for her father stirred something within the Beast, making him realize the depth of his feelings for her.
However, a mob led by Gaston stormed the castle, driven by fear and misunderstanding. In a desperate attempt to protect Belle and his newfound family, the Beast fought back against Gaston. Ultimately, it was Belle’s intervention and declaration of love that halted the violence.
Just as the Beast lay wounded, Belle confessed her love for him. In that moment, the curse was broken. The Beast transformed into the prince he once was, his appearance restored by the power of true love.
The castle, once shrouded in darkness, was bathed in light and beauty. The household objects regained their human forms, and joy filled the air. Belle and the prince danced together, celebrating their love and the end of the enchantment.
Belle’s selflessness and ability to see beyond appearances had not only broken the curse but also taught the prince the true meaning of love and compassion. The prince vowed to be a better ruler and together, Belle and the prince lived happily ever after, sharing a love that transcended mere appearances.
The tale of Beauty and the Beast became a timeless reminder that beauty lies within, and true love has the power to transform even the darkest of hearts.
Exercise 3: Questions
1. Who is the protagonist of the story, and what qualities make her stand out?
2. What was the curse placed upon the Beast, and how did it affect him?
3. How did Belle end up in the Beast’s castle, and what was her initial reaction to him?
4. What role did Gaston play in the story, and how did Belle’s perception of him change over time?
5. What ultimately broke the curse on the Beast, and what did this transformation signify for the characters and the castle?
Exercise 4: Discussion
- Who are the main characters?
- What is the moral of the story?
- Do you have a similar story in your culture? How is it the same? How is it different?
- What did you like or dislike about the story?
