Rapunzel - UK English accent (TheFableCottage.com)

Summary

In a retelling of the classic tale, Rapunzel lives in a tower under a witch's spell due to a stolen herb from the witch's garden. The witch teaches Rapunzel herb medicine, and Rapunzel considers her only friend. When a man named Justin, seeking heroism, climbs her hair to 'rescue' her, Rapunzel dismisses him. However, after a series of events including the witch's anger, Rapunzel's banishment, and Justin's blindness, they find each other again. Rapunzel uses her skills to heal Justin, and they both discover that true heroism lies in helping friends through adversity, leading to their own 'happily ever after'.

Takeaways

• 🏰 Rapunzel lived in a tower without conventional means of access due to a deal her mother made with a witch.
• 🧙‍♀️ The witch was jealous and cursed Rapunzel's mother for stealing herbs, leading to Rapunzel becoming her apprentice.
• 📜 Rapunzel's life was monotonous, involving cleaning and braiding her hair, with the witch visiting daily for lessons.
• 🌙 A man named Justin climbed Rapunzel's hair one night, intending to save her, but she did not see herself as needing rescue.
• 🤔 Rapunzel questioned Justin's motives, revealing his desire to be a hero as a means to live happily ever after.
• 🛏️ Rapunzel dismissed Justin, but allowed him to return, showing a potential for friendship despite her initial skepticism.
• 🔍 The witch discovered Justin's rope and misunderstood Rapunzel's intentions, believing she wanted to escape.
• 😢 The witch, feeling betrayed, used magic to remove Rapunzel from the tower and cut her hair, leaving her in the forest.
• 👀 Justin, seeking Rapunzel, was tricked by the witch and blinded as a result of his misguided heroism.
• 🌳 Rapunzel found Justin in the forest, and using her knowledge of herbs, she made a medicine to heal his blindness.
• 🤝 Through their shared experiences, Rapunzel and Justin formed a bond, with Justin proving his heroism by supporting Rapunzel.
• 🏡 They both found happiness in Justin's village, where Rapunzel continued her healing work and Justin built her a new tower with stairs.

Q & A

Why did Rapunzel live in a tall tower with no apparent means of entry or exit?

Rapunzel lived in the tower as part of an agreement her mother made with a witch after stealing parsley from the witch's garden. The mother chose for Rapunzel to live with the witch as her apprentice over having her cursed with perpetual bad luck.

What did the witch teach Rapunzel in the tower?

The witch taught Rapunzel how to make medicines with herbs, utilizing her long hair as a means for the witch to access the tower.

Who was the man that climbed up Rapunzel's hair one night, and what was his intention?

The man was Justin, who intended to save Rapunzel as a means to become a hero, believing that being a hero was the path to living happily ever after.

How did Rapunzel react when Justin claimed he came to save her?

Rapunzel was not impressed and did not believe she needed saving. She questioned Justin's motives and asked him to leave.

What did the witch discover that led her to believe Rapunzel wanted to escape the tower?

The witch found Justin's rope on the floor of the tower, which made her think that Rapunzel wanted to escape with the help of a man.

What drastic action did the witch take when she thought Rapunzel wanted to leave with a man?

The witch used magic to put Rapunzel to sleep, and when Rapunzel woke up, she found herself outside the tower with her hair cut, indicating that the witch had cast her out.

What happened to Justin when he returned to the tower believing he would find Rapunzel?

The witch, pretending to be Rapunzel, pulled Justin into the tower and blew a handful of powder into his face, which blinded him.

How did Rapunzel find a way to help Justin after he became blind?

Rapunzel used her knowledge of herbs to create a medicine that she applied to Justin's eyes, which eventually restored his sight.

What role did Justin play in helping Rapunzel cope with the loss of her home and friend?

Justin provided emotional support by telling jokes, listening to her worries, and reassuring her that everything would be okay, demonstrating the qualities of a true hero.

How did Rapunzel and Justin's relationship evolve, and what did they both eventually achieve?

Their relationship evolved from an initial misunderstanding to a deep friendship. They both found happiness and purpose: Rapunzel making medicines for the sick in Justin's village, and Justin proving himself a hero by helping Rapunzel in her time of need.

What was the ultimate outcome for Rapunzel and Justin as described in the script?

Both Rapunzel and Justin lived happily ever after, with Justin helping Rapunzel build a new tower with stairs in his village, and Rapunzel contributing to the community by making medicine for the sick.