Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-11058666-20150829005318/@comment-26116863-20150829030155

I've never seen her as dumb or weak, just very big-hearted. Unfortunately, sometimes people will take advantage of a good nature like Belle's. That is their flaw, though, not her's.

She can be tough, as we saw when she forced Gold over the town line even as he begged her not to. However, I'm with Eskaver when he says that she should confront Regina about the heart incident. I'm pretty sure that Belle didn't consent for it to be used in that way, if at all. It's just disappointing when people take advantage of her and she doesn't even seem to acknowledge it.

Anyway, I just see it as an area where she could use some character development. It doesn't by any means mean that she is a bad character, or that we can't appreciate all her good points. I think it just bothers some people more than others.