She laughed at him then, because he sounded like a small boy, not like a very large grown-up Beast with a voice so deep it made the hair on the back of your neck stir when you heard it. 'But vegetables are good for you,' she said, and added caressingly, 'They make you grow up big and strong.'He smiled, showing a great many teeth. 'You see why I wish to eat no more vegetables.
In the book "Rose Daughter" by Robin McKinley, a humorous exchange unfolds between a girl and a large Beast. The girl finds amusement in the Beast's childlike tone, contrasting it with his imposing presence. This moment captures the innocence and vulnerability that can exist even in a formidable being, highlighting the softer side beneath his monstrous exterior.
She playfully argues that vegetables are beneficial for one's growth and strength, trying to encourage him to eat them. The Beast, however, expresses his wish to avoid vegetables, revealing a more playful and rebellious nature behind his fearsome appearance. This interaction showcases the themes of growth, nourishment, and the complexity of identity within the story.
