Why Is Rapunzel Locked In The Tower?

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In the past, Rapunzel had two daughters, Anastasia and Drizella, and made a deal with Mother Gothel to be locked in a tower

in exchange for the safety of her family

.

What is the real story behind Rapunzel?

The story of “Rapunzel” is

based on the tragic life of Saint Barbara

, who is thought to have lived in the third century. The true story of Rapunzel is thought to be about a young woman in Italy named Barbara who was so beautiful that her father locked her away in a tower so no men could get to her.

Who put Rapunzel in the tower?

Shortly after her birth, Princess Rapunzel was kidnapped by a woman named

Mother Gothel

, and locked away in the tower as an unknowing prisoner for eighteen years.

Why can't Rapunzel leave the tower in tangled?


Rapunzel is forbidden from ever leaving the tower

, but Mother Gothel does so out of necessity. Mother Gothel climbs down Rapunzel's dozens of feet worth of hair safely to the ground, so she may find food for them, as well as books, hair brushes, art supplies, and other necessities.

What does the tower represent in Rapunzel?

Literary Criticism: “When the Prince enters the tower, it symbolizes

the thought of Rapunzel allowing that man figure into her life

, and she loses the symbol her her womanhood. All the temptations of relationships end here because at the end, we all know, in the real story, Rapunzel gives birth to twins.”

Did Rapunzel get pregnant?

Rapunzel has never seen a man before, so she is seduced by the prince,

and she becomes pregnant

. The prince goes blind and wanders aimlessly through the forest, while Rapunzel gives birth to twins all alone.

Why is Rapunzel's daughter in a wheelchair?

Alex Dacy, also known as Wheelchair Rapunzel, is 25 years old. She has

a rare, genetic disability called spinal muscular atrophy

, which causes muscle loss.

Why did the witch want Rapunzel?

Rapunzel is given to the witch

because her stole plants

. The Grimms are pretty clear that it's Rapunzel's mother's irrational body we should blame for Rapunzel's fate, and not, say, a clearly manipulative gardener or some very strange legal shenanigans.

Why did the witch steal Rapunzel?

A woman named Mother Gothel (voiced by Donna Murphy) kidnaps Rapunzel

for her magical hair which would help maintain her youth

.

Do Rapunzel and Flynn have a baby?

Rapunzel and Flynn

Have a Daughter

!

Did Mother Gothel actually love Rapunzel?


Every time Gothel expresses affection to Rapunzel

, she ultimately addresses either her hair, or her power (Gothel's most common pet name for Rapunzel is “My Flower”). It's quite subtle a lot of the time, but very deliberate. It's not when it's consistent in the film. This is the most ovious moment.

How did Rapunzel get her magic hair back?

In the TV series, Rapunzel's magic hair grows back to the length and color it was in the film. It grows back

when Rapunzel and her handmaid, Cassandra, discover some mystical rocks with magical properties during a secret adventure

. In the series, her new hair is revealed to be indestructible and cannot be cut.

Is Rapunzel tower real?

This incredible real-life ‘Rapunzel tower' – one of the tallest single properties in Britain – is up for sale as a luxury home. Grade I listed Hadlow Tower was built in 1838 to house a wealthy businessman's cheating wife.

What is the moral lesson of Rapunzel?

The moral of Rapunzel is

you can't keep your children from all the evils of the world

. You also can't stop the cycle of life.

What does Rapunzel mean?

Rapunzel is

a German fairy tale about a young woman named Rapunzel with impossibly long hair and who lives alone in a tower

, held captive by a witch. It's also the German name of a vegetable commonly used in salads. Related words: Brothers Grimm.

How much older is Flynn than Rapunzel?

While Flynn Rider's age is not specified in the film, animators confirmed that the character is 26 years old. This means Rapunzel and Flynn Rider have an

age difference of 8 years

, the largest of any Disney couple.

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