What do you think of Belle?

Belle hasn't been always one of my favorite princesses. Well, she was my favorite princess for a long time, but that's just because I was obsessed with her movie. I didn't really care about her, though, I just loved the objects. When I decided to come to Fanpop, I was going to put Belle at the bottom of my favorite list, along with Ariel, because she was snobbish. But then I noticed Belle's intelectual elitism made me like her more, because I can relate to it. I kept noticing how much I in fact loved Belle and when I joined Fanpop she was my favorite princess (Cinderella occupies this spot now).

Today I love Belle's compassion and selflessness. It was admirable of her to give her freedom for her father's. I like her quirky personality (her passion for books and the fact that she walks while reading) and I can relate to her dreams of a more fullfilling life and having someone to understand her. I also relate to her nosiness and being unwilling to admit you're wrong. Belle develops and becomes less stubborn, more willing to admit she made a mistaked near the end. She is also sweet and ladylike, which I usually enjoy in a heroine (though I can like the tomboys just as much).

So, what's the reason that I love Belle so much? Is it because I relate to her? Or is it just because of her personality? I don't know. There's just something so wonderful about this heroine.