Overview
This is a retelling of the story of Rapunzel, describing her origins, captivity by a witch, encounter with a prince, eventual escape, and reunion with her family, concluding with her marriage and a happy ending.
The Wish for a Child
- A young couple lived alone and wished deeply for a daughter.
- The wife developed a craving for lettuce from a forbidden witch's garden.
- The husband stole lettuce to satisfy his wife's craving, risking the witch's wrath.
The Witch's Bargain
- The witch caught the husband stealing and demanded their future child in exchange for more lettuce.
- The desperate husband agreed to give up their child.
- Once the baby girl was born, the witch took her, naming her Rapunzel, leaving the parents heartbroken.
Rapunzel's Captivity
- The witch locked Rapunzel in a doorless tower with only a small window.
- Rapunzel's golden hair grew long and magical, never being cut.
- The witch visited by climbing Rapunzel's hair, warning her about the cruelty of the outside world.
- Rapunzel longed to leave the tower but was forbidden by the witch.
Encounter with the Prince
- A prince, hearing Rapunzel singing, discovered how the witch entered the tower.
- Using the same method, the prince met Rapunzel and they fell in love.
- The prince proposed marriage, and they planned her escape.
The Witch's Revenge
- The witch discovered Rapunzel’s secret, cut off her hair, and banished her to a desert.
- The witch tricked the prince, causing him to fall from the tower and become blind.
Reunion and Happy Ending
- The blind prince wandered for years, eventually finding Rapunzel in the desert.
- Rapunzel’s tears miraculously restored his sight.
- They returned to his kingdom, were reunited with Rapunzel’s real parents, and learned the witch had died.
- Rapunzel and the prince married and were celebrated throughout the kingdom.
Decisions
- Husband agrees to the witch's demand to give up their future child.
- Rapunzel accepts the prince's marriage proposal and plan to escape.
Action Items
- TBD – Prince: Return to rescue Rapunzel from the tower.
- TBD – Rapunzel and Prince: Reunite with Rapunzel’s real parents and inform the kingdom of her origins.