Rapunzel's story | Tangled | bedtime stories for kids

Summary

A young princess named Rapunzel, with magical golden hair that can heal, is kidnapped by the selfish Mother Gothel and raised in a secluded tower. On her 18th birthday, Rapunzel longs to see the floating lights she has admired from her window. When a thief named Flynn Rider stumbles upon her tower, she convinces him to help her escape. Their adventure leads them to uncover Rapunzel's true identity as the lost princess. After overcoming obstacles and deceit, including a betrayal by Mother Gothel, Rapunzel's hair loses its magic, but her tear heals Flynn. She is reunited with her royal parents, and they live happily ever after.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rapunzel, a princess with magical golden hair, was kidnapped by Mother Gothel, who sought to keep herself young using Rapunzel's hair.
• 😀 Rapunzel grew up isolated in a tower, unaware of her royal heritage, but longed to see the floating lights in the sky on her birthday every year.
• 😀 A thief named Flynn Rider steals from the king's castle, leading him to hide in Rapunzel's tower, where he is knocked out by her frying pan.
• 😀 Rapunzel strikes a deal with Flynn: if he helps her see the floating lights, she will return his stolen satchel.
• 😀 For the first time, Rapunzel leaves the tower and experiences the outside world, filled with excitement and wonder.
• 😀 Mother Gothel, the royal guards, and Flynn’s former partners all pursue Rapunzel and Flynn as they journey together.
• 😀 Rapunzel sees a painting of the royal family, realizing that she is the lost princess, with golden hair and green eyes like the child in the portrait.
• 😀 Rapunzel and Flynn share a romantic moment as they release lanterns into the sky, symbolizing Rapunzel's dreams and wishes.
• 😀 Flynn is separated from Rapunzel and is nearly fatally wounded, but Rapunzel realizes that Mother Gothel has been lying to her about Flynn's intentions.
• 😀 Rapunzel's hair loses its magic after Flynn cuts it to free her, causing Mother Gothel to age and disintegrate, freeing Rapunzel.
• 😀 Rapunzel's tears heal Flynn, and they are reunited, returning to the kingdom where she is embraced by her long-lost parents.
• 😀 The kingdom celebrates Rapunzel’s return with a grand lantern ceremony, symbolizing the fulfillment of her dreams and the end of her journey.

Q & A

What magical power does Rapunzel's hair possess?

Rapunzel's golden hair has magical healing powers that can heal injuries and extend life.

Why does Mother Gothel kidnap Rapunzel?

Mother Gothel kidnaps Rapunzel to use the magic in her hair to keep herself young and immortal.

How does Rapunzel feel about being in the tower?

Rapunzel longs to leave the tower and experience the world outside, especially to see the floating lights she admires from her window.

Who is Flynn Rider, and what is his role in the story?

Flynn Rider is a young thief who steals from the king's castle and ends up being taken hostage by Rapunzel. He helps her escape the tower and take part in her adventure.

How does Rapunzel knock Flynn out when he enters the tower?

Rapunzel knocks Flynn out by hitting him with a frying pan when he climbs into her tower.

What does Rapunzel want in exchange for helping Flynn?

Rapunzel agrees to return Flynn's satchel if he takes her to see the floating lights, which she believes will reveal her true origins.

What revelation does Rapunzel have about her identity during the story?

Rapunzel realizes she is the lost princess when she sees a painting of the king and queen's daughter, who has golden hair and green eyes like hers.

What happens when Flynn is injured by Mother Gothel?

Flynn is seriously injured by Mother Gothel, and Rapunzel must choose between staying with Gothel and healing Flynn. Ultimately, Flynn sacrifices Rapunzel's hair to stop Gothel.

What effect does Rapunzel's tear have on Flynn?

Rapunzel's tear, which falls onto Flynn, glows and heals him, saving his life.

How does the kingdom react to Rapunzel's return?

The kingdom celebrates Rapunzel's return by launching hundreds of lanterns into the sky, symbolizing the lights that guided her home.