Reaction to Rapunzel from the Grimm's Fairytales.
I. Summary
A pregnant woman sends her husband to a witch's garden to pick up some rapunzel.The witch tells him,she gets the baby when it's born and he can take some.The baby is born,the witch locks her in a tower with no exit, and only a window.One day,a prince comes by and hears Rapunzel singing from the tower.They have an epic love story,until the witch finds out.Angry the witch banished the girl to a wasteland.A prince leaps from the tower in despair and is blinded by the thorns below.Eventually,he finds her,and she cries into his eyes.The tears cure him of his blindness.They have twins,and return to his kingdom to live happily ever after.
II. Reaction
1. Imagery
Ostensibly,the story is the tale of a young girl,locked up in a tower by a wicked witch,the real concern of the story,however,being lust and the dangers it represents to girls as they enter the rites of passage of puberty.Symbolism pervades the story,as in all fairy tales,giving rise to diverse interpretations.
2. Theme
The story of theme is selfish love is destructive.And one of the most enduring themes is that of a parent wanting to safeguard their child from all harm but doing harm to them in the process.She was locked up to keep her safe but wasn't allowed to experience all of the joys that life has to offer.It's really excellent because it explains the themes and symbolism of the tale, which include perseverance and love.
3. Protagonist
Rapunzel is a hero.She was locked in a high tower.The only person whom she ever saw was the wicked witch.One day, a prince was passing by and heard her sing.He fell in love with her voice and unknown to all came to the tower every day to hear her sing.
4. General opinion
I think the story is perseverance story of Rapunzel and a prince.And when you love someone enough, you are willing to do anything, and you are willing to sacrifice everything.When your love for someone is strong enough, nothing will be able to get in the way.In the end, true love with always win.
Hello Yuna,
返信削除I'm very pleased with this analysis and reaction. The ideas in the imagery section are very helpful in understanding the deeper meaning of the story, a meaning I was unaware of until I read your reaction. You've educated me. Thank you. The title of the Imagery section should be changed, however, because there is no discussion of specific images from the story in the Imagery reaction section. Since you allude to Symbolism at the end of that section, Symbolism may be a better title, but still the information doesn't really talk all that much about Symbolism, and not at all about Imagery. It's interesting none the less.
The other sections are well thought out, well expressed and extremely interesting. Your General Opinion is well worth reading in that it clearly lays out a moral to be learned from the story.
This is, without a doubt, the best analysis I've read so far in our class this year. Good work!
Hello Yuna!
返信削除I read this story too.Your opinion is wonderful.I agree with you.
Hello Yuna.
返信削除I read your blog.I sympathized with your opinion very much.