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Mother Gothel, however, has been secretly utilizing the flower's powers to maintain her youthful appearance. Upon discovering that cutting the flower loses its enchantment, Gothel opts to capture Rapunzel after she is born, raising her in isolation within a tower deep in the forest. Here, Gothel poses as Rapunzel's mother and forbids her from leaving, creating a false sense of security around her.

The Light in the Darkness

Rapunzel grows up gazing out the tower's window each birthday as lanterns float into the sky, a tribute to the lost princess. Her curiosity about the outside world amplifies as she frequently questions her mother about those magical lights. But Gothel, self-absorbed and fearful of losing her power, continually represses Rapunzel’s wishes.