
Nevertheless, after Belle, he is arguably the Beast's closest friend, as the Beast often turns to Lumiere for advice. Incredibly social and hospitable towards all of whom he meets, Lumiere has a habit of disobeying the firm rules of his antisocial master, frequently resulting in controversy. Lumiere is a kind-hearted, charismatic, yet rebellious servant of the Beast. This hinged on whether or not the Beast could learn to love another and earn their love in return. For the following decade, Lumiere would remain hopeful that the curse would eventually break, restoring the humanity of himself and his allies. The prince, meanwhile, would become a monstrous beast. When the castle was overtaken by a curse placed by a powerful enchantress, Lumiere was turned into a candelabra, while the other servants suffered similar fates, also becoming household objects. He also has a notable relationship with one of the castle's many maids, Fifi-a relationship that had been in bloom for a significant number of years, prior to the events of the film. Well-liked and respected amongst his peers, Lumiere is a prominent member of the prince's unofficial council of confidants. He served as the castle's maître'd, and is interestingly one of the few inhabitants to actually speak with an (albeit, considerably exaggerated) French accent. Lumiere is a servant in a French castle ruled by a formerly spoiled, selfish and unkind prince.

2.2 Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.
