Rapunzel's Ominous ToneThe story of "Rapunzel" has been passed down through generations in the form of a fairy tale. Typical fairy tales come to a resolution that ends with “happily ever after.” It seems that there is always a villain, always a hero, and some sort of moral or lesson to be learned from every story (Rhetoric 102K/L class discussion/lecture, January 18, 2001). Most traditional fairy tales feature a “damsel in distress,” in which she is fortunately rescued by true love. These types of stories leave readers with the feeling that those who suffer and are anguished will eventually rise and achieve pure happiness. It is this break from the traditional style that sets Grimm's stories apart from others. The use of the formalist approach allows us to closely analyze the Grimm version of Rapunzel. To begin with, the way a story begins and the first impression the reader gives is extremely important. The authors have creatively set up a situation in which they manipulate the minds of their readers. They must pave the path they want their readers to follow in order to have a greater impact. The route begins with the title, which is a direct indication of the main character, Rapunzel. By reading the story, the authors have already given the reader a glimpse of what is to come. The story begins by describing the situation of “a man and his wife who had long wished for a child, but in vain” (Grimm 514). This opening line begins to unfold a lot of the story and reveals the main part of the story, how Rapunzel was the center of their wishes. The names of the characters are informative so that the reader can relate the events and make connections. Middle of paper... where no one else can go without permission. They climb a golden ladder to discover beauty. Rapunzel is seen as innocent and pure. When the witch discovers her sin of connecting to the world and ruining that purity, her beauty is lost. Hence the loss of his famous feature, his locks of hair. This version of Rapunzel is still a fairy tale. There is the villain, the “damsel in distress”, the hero and the happy ending. However, the tone of the story is more disturbing. The prince has genuine affection for Rapunzel despite losing her beautiful hair. The story explains how he originally sought to find her because her “song had entered his heart” (Grimm 516). The choice of words here is very effective. The prince loved her before the display of her beauty. It's a typical fairy tale idea that they are meant to be together through fate..