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    The document provides a summary of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Story of Rapunzel". It describes the plot, including that Rapunzel is a beautiful girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by an evil witch. A prince hears Rapunzel singing and falls in love with her. They plan to escape, but the witch discovers them. The document also includes questions about the story, background on the Brothers Grimm, and characters, conflict, themes and life lessons from the tale.

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    The document provides a summary of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Story of Rapunzel". It describes the plot, including that Rapunzel is a beautiful girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by an evil witch. A prince hears Rapunzel singing and falls in love with her. They plan to escape, but the witch discovers them. The document also includes questions about the story, background on the Brothers Grimm, and characters, conflict, themes and life lessons from the tale.

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    The document provides a summary of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Story of Rapunzel". It describes the plot, including that Rapunzel is a beautiful girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by an evil witch. A prince hears Rapunzel singing and falls in love with her. They plan to escape, but the witch discovers them. The document also includes questions about the story, background on the Brothers Grimm, and characters, conflict, themes and life lessons from the tale.

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    03 eLMS Activity 2 (Midterm)

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    The document provides a summary of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Story of Rapunzel". It describes the plot, including that Rapunzel is a beautiful girl with long hair who is locked in a tower by an evil witch. A prince hears Rapunzel singing and falls in love with her. They plan to escape, but the witch discovers them. The document also includes questions about the story, background on the Brothers Grimm, and characters, conflict, themes and life lessons from the tale.

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    Using the title you picked from the story book of the Grimm Brothers, write a short

    essay about what you think the story is about. Create questions you wanted to
    know about the story.

    The Story of Rapunzel by the Grimm Brothers


    The story of Rapunzel is a classic fairytale that tells the story of a beautiful girl with
    long hair who is locked up in a tower by an evil witch. Because the voice of Rapunzel
    the prince discovers Rapunzel and falls in love with her, and together they plan to
    escape the tower. The witched discovers their plan and stop them, the story is a
    reflection of the dangers of isolation and the importance of freedom.

    Questions about the Story of Rapunzel


     How did Rapunzel feel about being locked up in the tower?
     What made the prince fall in love with Rapunzel?
     What happened to the witch in the end?

    Background of the Authors/Date of Publishing


    The Story of Rapunzel was written by the Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm
    Grimm, in 1812. The Grimm Brothers were German academics and authors who
    collected and published folklore during the 19th century. They are best known for
    their collection of fairy tales, which includes classics such as Cinderella, Snow
    White, and Hansel and Gretel.

    Characters
    Rapunzel: A beautiful girl with long hair who is locked up in a tower by an evil witch.
    The Witch: The villain in the story who kidnaps Rapunzel and keeps her locked up
    in a tower.
    The Prince: The hero in the story who falls in love with Rapunzel and rescues her
    from the tower.
    Rapunzel's parents: Responsible for her being trapped in the tower as they are the
    ones who give up their child to the witch in exchange for some beautiful flowers
    and herbs.

    Plot
    The story begins with a couple who longs to have a child. They live next to a witch's
    garden and the wife sees a beautiful flowers and herbs plant in the garden. She
    sends her husband to steal some flowers and herbs for her to eat, and he is caught
    by the witch. The witch agrees to let him go if he promises to give her his firstborn
    child. The husband agrees, and when their daughter Rapunzel is born, the witch
    takes her away and locks her up in a tower.
    Years later, a prince comes across the tower and hears Rapunzel singing. He falls in
    love with her and visits her every day. Eventually, the witch discovers their secret
    meetings and casts Rapunzel out of the tower. The prince is blinded by thorns and
    wanders the forest searching for Rapunzel. He eventually finds her and their love
    heals his blindness.

    Sequence
     The couple longs to have a child
     The husband steals flowers and herbs from the witch's garden
     The witch agrees to let him go if he promises to give her his firstborn child
     Rapunzel is born and the witch takes her away
     The prince comes across the tower and hears Rapunzel singing
     The prince falls in love with Rapunzel and visits her every day
     The witch discovers their secret meetings and casts Rapunzel out of the
    tower
     The prince is blinded by thorns
     The prince finds Rapunzel and their love heals his blindness

    Conflict
    The main conflict in the story is between Rapunzel and the witch. The witch locks
    Rapunzel up in a tower, denying her freedom and human interaction.

    Theme
    The story of Rapunzel highlights the importance of freedom and the dangers of
    isolation. It shows that love can conquer all and that true love brings healing and
    restoration.

    Application in Real Life and to Self


    The story of Rapunzel can be applied to real-life situations where people feel
    trapped or isolated. It teaches us to value our freedom and the people around us.
    It also reminds us that love can conquer all and that we should never give up hope.
    Personally, this story has taught me to cherish my relationships and to never take
    my freedom for granted.

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