You Are Not the Hero: Women’s Role in “Rapunzel”

This paper uses the Feminist literary theory to examine the roles and presentation of characters in the fairy tale “Rapunzel” and how the women reinforce patriarchal ideals by conforming to either angelic or monstrous behaviors.

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The Confluence
Published
2025-05-15
DOI
https://doi.org/10.62608/2150-2633.1073
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Archaeology and Historical Studies
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You Are Not the Hero: Women’s Role in “Rapunzel”

Amber L. Budd
The Confluence
Archaeology and Historical Studies
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You Are Not the Hero: Women’s Role in “Rapunzel”

Amber L. Budd
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Abstract

This paper uses the Feminist literary theory to examine the roles and presentation of characters in the fairy tale “Rapunzel” and how the women reinforce patriarchal ideals by conforming to either angelic or monstrous behaviors.

The ConfluenceVol. 4(1)
Gender equality
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Archaeology and Historical Studies
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