The Witch and the Beast shows Guideau's attempt to find the witch who cursed her true form and dispel it. But in the first place, why was Guideau cursed in The Witch and the Beast? Here are some fan theories.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Witch and the Beast, so proceed with caution.
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Who Cursed Guideau in The Witch and the Beast?
Angela Anne Huell, also known as the Wrathful Witch and the Eternal Witch by many witches and mages, is the cruel woman who placed a lethal curse on Guideau back in the day.
She is one of the world's most powerful witches, and she continues to live as if she has never aged.
Little is known about her, but Ashaf is always on edge when he hears about her appearance in some random town or village.
What he knows is that Angela can change bodies at will to avoid the consequences of aging, making it difficult for Guideau to find her.
Surprisingly, Guideau's present body is Angela's prior one.
Angela's body is infinitely adaptable, so she incorporated Guideau's soul into it, making it easier to use, but it's still unknown what Guideau did to anger Angela and lead to this situation.
Even Helga mentions that Guideau enraged an extremely powerful enemy, making it difficult to break the witch's curse. Still, Guideau is determined to break her curse, no matter how many decades it takes.
So, Why Was Guideau Cursed in The Witch and the Beast? Theories Explored
There are several theories as to why Guideau was cursed in The Witch and the Beast, the majority of which revolve around Ashaf's possible acquaintanceship with Angela.
In a Tumblr post, fans are saying that Ashaf chose to entangle himself with Guideau since he has a history with Angela and was aware of Guideau's situation.
If this is true, Ashaf may know why Guideau was cursed and is simply choosing not to discuss it due to Guideau's short temper and impetuous personality.
This may also explain why Angela avoids meeting Guideau whenever she is with Ashaf, claiming that she despises him.
In another post, fans speculated that Angela was bored, so she cursed Guideau to keep herself entertained. After all, she is a witch who loses interest quickly.
In fact, when she lost interest in another of her toys, she instantly sought out Guideau to have fun again.
Meanwhile, others say that Guideau was created by the Holy Church to serve as the witches' natural adversary; therefore, Angela perceived him as a threat to her and the other witches.
What are your thoughts? Why was Guideau cursed in The Witch and the Beast? Share your opinions in the comments section below!
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