Story - Rapunzel

Rapunzel was taken from her parents at birth and brought up by her witch-godmother. When she was twelve years old, to protect her from the outside world the witch-godmother locked Rapunzel in a tower without door or stairs. The only way to gain entrance was to climb up on Rapunzel's long braids and then to climb down again. (1)

However, a prince discovered Rapunzel's tower and learned the way to visit her. (2) The two fell in love and Rapunzel took him for her husband. (3)

They made plans to escape, but the godmother discovered the prince's secret visits. She then cut off Rapunzel's braids and exiled Rapunzel her to a desert. When the prince returned and climbed on Rapunzel's braids, which the godmother was now holding, she told him Rapunzel was gone. The prince jumped down in despair, blinding himself. (4)

The prince wandered blindly for several years until he stumbled across Rapunzel. (5) Rapunzel's tears healed the prince's blindness. (6) and the two lived happily ever after in the prince's kingdom. (7)

1. family obstacle

2. seeking a marriage partner

3. temporarily overcoming family obstacle

4. further obstacles

5. overcoming obstacles

6. magical intervention

7. accomplished the goal to marry