Beastly – Character Insight
A confident monster with distinctive long, donkey-like ears who lives in the frigid Storyland Canada Foothills. Beastly refuses to be defined by his unusual appearance, so he wears a formal tuxedo year-round—even in brutal winters when everyone else bundles up in winter coats and scarves. While he stands out like a sore thumb either way, he’d rather be noticed for his impeccable fashion sense than for his ears. When he’s not turning heads with his style, Beastly spends his time doing what he loves: dancing. He’s an excellent dancer and dreams of one day teaching others—if they can look past his looks to see his talent.
What We Know About Beastly
Created: October 11, 2018
Lives in: Storyland Canada – Foothills
Based on: His dream of becoming a dancer and the desire to teach others despite society’s tendency to judge by appearances.
Beastly’s Defining Traits:
- Confident and unapologetic; refuses to hide his uniqueness; strategic and pragmatic—he uses his outstanding appearance deliberately. Excellent dancer with natural talent and grace. Aspires to be valued for his abilities rather than judged for his looks.
Likes
- Wearing his tuxedo year-round, regardless of the weather
- Dancing and perfecting his craft
- The idea that people will notice his style and talent rather than his physical features
- The prospect of teaching dance to others
Dislikes
- His long, donkey-like ears and the way they make him stand out
- Being judged by his appearance
- The cold weather that makes his tuxedo-only wardrobe even more impractical
- People dismissing him before they’ve seen what he can do
Character Notes
- Beastly’s story represents the theme of self-acceptance and strategic resilience. Rather than hide or deny his unusual appearance, he channels it into personal style and talent. His dedication to dancing suggests a deep desire to be valued for his abilities rather than judged for his looks. The tuxedo is both armor and declaration—a way of taking control of his own narrative and forcing others to see beyond first impressions.
