Belle Didn’t Have Stockholm Syndrome She Had Standards✨Why Belle is my favorite Renaissance Era princess✨

 Hey there and welcome back! Okay, I have to admit as a kid, I was obsessed with Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I mean, a smart, independent bookworm who basically walks around a small town full of red flags and says “Nah, I’ll be over here with my fantasy novel”? Iconic. 

Now, I know there are people out there who say Belle has Stockholm syndrome… but honestly? I don’t buy it. Not for a second. Belle isn’t brainwashed. She’s brave, clever, and makes her own decisions from the very start.

We see it right away. She’s obsessed with books, even when the whole town treats her like she’s strange just because she enjoys a good book. I mean heaven forbid a woman have interests! And then Gaston, Mr. “I Benchpress Moose for Fun,” tries to get her attention by literally throwing her book in the mud. Like no you are not the plot twist she’s looking for.

And when Gaston and LeFou start mocking her dad? Belle shuts it down fast. She’s loyal, she’s protective, and the moment she hears something go boom in her dad’s workshop, she runs to check on him without hesitation.

Then we see her quick thinking when Gaston attempts to propose. Belle handles it like a pro, basically gives him the “Thanks but no thanks, and also please go away forever” treatment. But then things take a turn when Phillipe shows up alone, no Dad in sight, and she doesn’t even blink. She gets straight on that horse, and goes right into the spooky woods. Our girl is ready.

And then as if that's not enough she sacrifices her own freedom to save her father. Voluntarily trades places with him. That’s superhero-level selflessness.

Then later, after a fight with the Beast, Belle runs away and gets ambushed by wolves and the Beast comes to save her. He gets hurt, and instead of ditching him and running back to her father, Belle helps him back to the castle, treats his wounds, and stays to help. That’s kindness, not captivity.

Then, when Belle sees that her father’s in trouble again, she doesn’t wait around for permission even though the Beast does let her go. Though let’s be honest, she probably would’ve left with or without a hall pass.

And when Gaston’s stirring up a mob, because apparently nobody in that town has critical thinking skills, Belle tries everything to protect the Beast and stop the madness. She's not just defending him, she’s standing up for what's right.

In the end, Belle isn’t some damsel in distress. She rescues her father, saves the Beast, and ultimately finds love but only after the Beast learns, grows, changes, and becomes someone truly worth loving. Not because she’s trapped but because she chose to.

So, what do you think? Who’s your favorite Disney princess from the Renaissance era? Let me know in the comments! I wanna hear your thoughts!

And if you haven’t already, make sure to give this video a like, subscribe if you haven't and hit that bell so you don’t miss any new videos or livestreams.

Oh! And go check out my amazing husband’s channel, Cosas Para Tener. It’s a Spanish speaking channel where he covers gaming, how-tos, reviews, and a ton more. Seriously, it’s awesome! And well, thanks for hanging out with me. As always, I hope you have a magical day! Thanks for watching! Bye!