By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) One central feature of the story of ‘Rapunzel’ is well-known: the beautiful blonde woman, imprisoned in a tower, who lets down her long hair for her lover. But what does the story of ‘Rapunzel’ mean? And how does the meaning of the very name ‘Rapunzel’ offer a clue? In … Continue reading A Summary and Analysis of the Rapunzel Fairy Tale