STORY GUIDE
Rapunzel
Original story by: The Brothers Grimm
Read by: Lisa DiSimone
morals and themes
Caring and Sharing
general comprehension questions
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Where does the story take place?
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What are the problems the characters face?
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Who are the characters?
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How do they solve these problems?
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Who is your favorite character and why?
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How does the story end?
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Which character don’t you like and why?
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What lesson does this story teach you?
discussion questions
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Do you think the father made the right decision in making a deal with the witch?
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How do you think the parent’s felt when their child was taken away?
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Have you ever promised someone something and then regretted it later?
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Why do you think the witch locked Rapunzel up in the tower?
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Why do you think the prince jumped out of the tower? Do you think that was a smart idea?
extension questions
research activity
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What other stories does this remind you of?
Use the internet or library to research castles.
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How does this story relate to your own life?
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Where are the most castles in the world?
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Write an alternate ending for the story.
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Find a famous castle and research it.
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Write your own version of what happens next.
notes on this adaptation
The Speakaboos version of the famous Brothers Grimm tale focuses on making the correct choices. Rapunzel’s parents
and the prince both make rash and impractical decisions that affect their lives. Rapunzel’s parents lose their only child
and the Prince loses his eyesight for a significant part of his life. Children can analyze these decisions and see how
making a choice can greatly affect their own lives.