In many 'Gothel' stories, she often has a connection to magic and the forest. Her origin might be rooted in ancient folklore where there were witches or enchantresses living in seclusion in the woods. They were feared and respected for their magic powers, and Gothel could be a product of such a tradition.
For Rapunzel, she could be developed by showing her growing awareness of the world outside the tower and her own self - worth. In the context of the lemon fanfiction, this might mean that she becomes more assertive and less naïve. For example, when dealing with Gothel, she starts to question her more boldly. As for Gothel, her character could be developed by exploring her backstory. Maybe she had a difficult past that led her to be so possessive. The lemon aspect could add a layer of complexity to their relationship, like making their interactions more intense and full of unspoken emotions.
Gothel often interacts in a controlling way. For example, if we think of the Rapunzel story, she keeps Rapunzel locked away. She manipulates Rapunzel by using her isolation and fear. She doesn't let Rapunzel have normal interactions with the outside world, which shows her possessive and self - centered nature in her interactions.
To write a believable Gothel, focus on her motives. She's obsessed with youth and beauty, so show how that drives her actions. For example, she might go to extreme lengths to get a magical potion for eternal youth. Also, give her some vulnerabilities. Maybe she's afraid of being alone forever. Another aspect is her relationship with Rapunzel. Show the complexity of her feelings towards her, not just as a means to an end.
In the original story, Mother Gothel is a self - centered and evil character. She is a witch that takes Rapunzel from her parents and imprisons her in a tower just so she can use Rapunzel's hair for her own magical needs. She is very controlling and doesn't care about Rapunzel's well - being at all, only what she can get from her.
In the original story of Mother Gothel, she is a witch who kidnaps Rapunzel. She locks Rapunzel in a tower to keep her for herself. Mother Gothel uses Rapunzel's long hair for her own magical purposes. Eventually, Rapunzel is rescued by a prince.
The theme of motherhood, albeit a twisted one in her case, is often explored. Fanfictions may look at why she pretended to be Rapunzel's mother and what that false relationship meant to her. Isolation is another theme, as she kept Rapunzel isolated in the tower. Some fanfictions play with the idea of what would happen if she was isolated in a different way or if she had to face the consequences of isolating Rapunzel.
One great fanfiction could be 'A Different Tower'. In this story, it explores what would have happened if Mother Gothel had a moment of real motherly love towards Rapunzel. It shows a different side of their relationship, where Gothel struggles with her possessiveness and Rapunzel tries to understand her captor. Another is 'Rapunzel's Escape Redefined'. This one focuses on Rapunzel's escape from the tower in a more elaborate way, with Gothel having some internal conflicts during the process. There's also 'The Unseen Bond' which delves into the psychological connection between them that was never fully explored in the original story.
One common theme is power. Captain Gothel is often depicted as a power - hungry character, and fanfics explore how she uses or misuses her power. Another theme is family, as her relationship with Rapunzel in the original story can be further explored or re - imagined in fanfic.