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.
" Rapunzel Maiden " was a fairy tale created by the Grimm Brothers in Germany. It told the story of a girl with magical hair who met a prince and lived happily together after suffering. In the story, a couple had never given birth. The wife saw the beautiful lettuce in the garden and longed to eat it. In order to satisfy his wife's wish, the husband secretly picked a handful of lettuce for his wife to eat. However, his wife's desire grew stronger and stronger. She became haggard, pale, and in pain. In the end, she was found by the witches and imprisoned in the tower. Later, when the prince passed by the garden, he heard the singing of Rapunzel. He climbed up the long hair and entered the tower to save her. In the end, they lived happily together. This story conveyed the principle of not stealing other people's things, not giving up halfway, and persisting would lead to victory.
For Rapunzel, you can focus on her growth from a naive girl in the tower to a more self - aware young woman. Show her exploring the world outside the tower and how she reacts to new things. For example, she might be initially frightened by the hustle and bustle of the town but gradually learns to love it. As for Mother Gothel, you can delve deeper into her backstory. Maybe she had a difficult childhood that led to her obsession with eternal youth. This can help to humanize her a bit, even though she is the villain.
Another plot could be a 'what if' scenario where Mother Gothel had a change of heart. Perhaps after years of having Rapunzel around, she starts to develop real maternal feelings. She could then struggle with her desire for eternal youth and her new - found love for Rapunzel. This would put her in a difficult position of having to choose between her own self - interest and Rapunzel's well - being.
In some fanfiction, Mother Gothel's character can develop from a purely villainous figure to a more complex one. For example, she might start to show some remorse for her actions towards Rapunzel. In other stories, she could become more desperate as Rapunzel starts to question her authority, leading to a change in her behavior. Sometimes, she may even have a change of heart and try to make amends, although it's often too late.
Rapunzel in the real story is very brave. Despite being locked in a tower for years, she didn't lose hope and was able to face the challenges when the prince came and when the witch found out about their relationship.
In the German original, Rapunzel is portrayed as a rather innocent and naïve girl. She has been locked in the tower for a long time, so she is somewhat sheltered. When the prince comes, she is easily charmed and falls in love quickly. Her long hair is not just a physical feature but also a symbol of her captivity and later, her connection to the outside world.
Rapunzel is definitely not true. It belongs to the realm of fantasy and folklore. Tales like Rapunzel are often used to spark the imagination of children and adults alike, but they have no basis in reality.