Your rapunzel you trap in the tower alone waited till someone save you and stuff Rapunzel is a German fairy tale about a young woman named Rapunzel who is imprisoned in a tower by a witch or enchantress. She is known for her long, magical hair, which allows her rescuer to climb up to the tower and save her. The tale is often associated with themes of captivity, isolation, and freedom. The story teaches that when something is destined to happen, no one, no matter how much power one has, can stop that from happening.