Stories often fall into one of three typical story patterns: the hero's journey, the coming-of-age story, or the fall. In 3-5 sentences, explain how the movie "Beauty and the beast" fall in these patterns. Be sure to explain how the movie fits the pattern.

"Beauty and the beast" falls into the hero's journey pattern as Belle must leave her familiar world and embark on a dangerous journey to save her father and break the curse on the Beast. Along the way, she faces challenges and gains allies, including the enchanted objects in the Beast's castle. She ultimately faces the villainous Gaston and saves the Beast, allowing him to transform back into a prince. Overall, the film follows the classic hero's journey structure of departure, initiation, and return.