Now a lot of you are probably thinking, 'bluethunder25 Gothel can't be redeemed because first of all, she was 'too evil,' and two, she died from old aging and turned to dust.
Well as you know, I've stated in previous articles that I don't feel Gothel is entirely evil. As for the second one, if Gothel did in fact turn to dust, then I say, that means she has a good chance to come back to life which also means she has a good chance of a redemption. How? Allow me to explain.
Now first of all, before you all freak out, no, Gothel's redemption won't be overnight, in fact, for Gothel's redemption arc, she won't even start out with a redemption arc, she will still be a villain.
OK, picture this; what if Gothel had a brother? The brother discovers his sister's remains at the tower and swears revenge for her death. He attempts to find out who it was that responsible for her death. Eventually he learns from Flynn (not calling him Eugene) that HE was responsible and Gothel's brother tries to kill him. Flynn tries to reasons with him, but he doesn't listen. Eventually, the fight breaks out to the castle where Rapunzel and her parents find out and Gothel's brother is defeated. He however escapes with a book that details the magic flower that his sister once used and he finds a page that describes a way to use to the flower's magic to revive the dead.
After searching, Gothel's brother find the ingredients he needs to make the spell, he takes the ashes of Gothel and the ingredients, mixes them together, chants the magic words, and Gothel comes back to life.
The brother-sister duo come together and swear revenge on Flynn.
Rapunzel is shocked to learn of Gothel's resurrection.
The brother and sister try to kill Flynn, but are thwarted by him and Rapunzel. Gothel's brother is arrested, but Gothel escapes into another kingdom.
In the other kingdom, Gothel hides, planning her revenge. However, as the weeks go by, Gothel realizes that, just as there is no need to pursue Rapunzel now that her youth is restored, there is really no need to go after Flynn, even he was responsible for her death.
She continues living in the kingdom, partaking in activities such as shopping, shopping, and more shopping, all the while being anti-social.
Though as time goes on, she finds her personality slowly changing. She is still rude at times and will often belittle people, but that aspect of her personality starts to deteriorate over time. She also began to show a more compassionate, less selfish side; doing things like offering poor people at a little bit of her money and even rescuing a child.
She is soon befriended by the child she saved, learning that she is an orphan, and while at first, she initially doesn't want anything to do with her and rather annoyed by her, she eventually grows somewhat fond of her.
Further into her time in the kingdom, Gothel meets a man her age and the girl she saved urges her to talk to him and get to know him. Gothel at first refuses, saying she's not a 'relationship kind of gal.' However, through coincidence, Gothel and the guy meet up they get to talking for a bit and Gothel actually starts to develop feelings for him after the two go on a few dates.
As time goes on, Gothel begins to realize not only might she care for the girl she once saved, but she may be in love with the man she met. Eventually, she realizes both these emotions and feels something from both individuals that she never really felt before in her life: having a family that she genuinely cares for. She also comes to realize how badly she had treated Rapunzel.
However, the guards from Corona catch up to her and inform the girl and guy about Gothel's past. The guy and girl are heartbroken and leave Gothel to get arrested. Gothel watches in tears as the only other real family she had ever known walks away and she is taken back to Corona.
In her cell, Gothel is confronted by Rapunzel and her parents, saying that she will be punished for her actions.
A few weeks later, Rapunzel brings food to Gothel's cell. Before she walks off, Gothel tells her to stay so she can talk to her. Though reluctant at first, Rapunzel decides to stay. Gothel tells her about her past; from her childhood to her teenage years; and of her experiences in the other kingdom with the guy and girl; and of how it made her regret how she treated Rapunzel. She apologizes for their past before Rapunzel walks away.
A couple months later, Rapunzel suggests that Gothel be set free, but the king and queen and Flynn protest to doing so. Rapunzel assures them that Gothel wants to repent for her actions, but they don't believe so and refuse.
Gothel's brother escapes and, wanting revenge for him and his sister, uses a spell to turn himself into a monster. Gothel's brother rampages through the castle, freeing Gothel in the process. Gothel resolves to stop her brother as he captures Rapunzel, her family, and Flynn. He tries to kill them, but Gothel stops him, saying that she won't let him harm them, especially Rapunzel; the first real genuine thing she does for her. Consumed by the spell, Gothel's brother swipes at her, knocking her into a wall. Flynn tries to fight off Gothel's brother while Rapunzel tries to find a spell to turn him back to normal. She eventually does and turns him back to human form.
Rapunzel then mourns over Gothel who has become fatally wounded. Gothel apologizes again, Rapunzel forgives her. The two say these last words to each other:
Gothel: I love you.
Rapunzel: I love you more.
Gothel: I love you most of all.
Gothel dies. Rapunzel mourns in tears.
However the book Rapunzel used is also the one her brother used to bring her back to life. Fylnn figures maybe they can do the same to her again.
They gather the ingredients and turn it into a potion that rub onto Gothel. Gothel comes back to life again and her and Rapunzel share a hug.
The king, queen, and Flynn thank Gothel for risking her life for Rapunzel. the king offers his hand to Gothel and she shakes.
Gothel asks what will happen to her brother and the king and queen say he will placed under the care the royal guard.
It takes some time, but eventually, Gothel is accepted into the kingdom of Corona, now living with Rapunzel in the castle.
At times, she remembers the man and girl who changed her life, thanking them from afar.
And there you have it. Mother Gothel's redemption arc from top to bottom. Tell me what you think.
Well as you know, I've stated in previous articles that I don't feel Gothel is entirely evil. As for the second one, if Gothel did in fact turn to dust, then I say, that means she has a good chance to come back to life which also means she has a good chance of a redemption. How? Allow me to explain.
Now first of all, before you all freak out, no, Gothel's redemption won't be overnight, in fact, for Gothel's redemption arc, she won't even start out with a redemption arc, she will still be a villain.
OK, picture this; what if Gothel had a brother? The brother discovers his sister's remains at the tower and swears revenge for her death. He attempts to find out who it was that responsible for her death. Eventually he learns from Flynn (not calling him Eugene) that HE was responsible and Gothel's brother tries to kill him. Flynn tries to reasons with him, but he doesn't listen. Eventually, the fight breaks out to the castle where Rapunzel and her parents find out and Gothel's brother is defeated. He however escapes with a book that details the magic flower that his sister once used and he finds a page that describes a way to use to the flower's magic to revive the dead.
After searching, Gothel's brother find the ingredients he needs to make the spell, he takes the ashes of Gothel and the ingredients, mixes them together, chants the magic words, and Gothel comes back to life.
The brother-sister duo come together and swear revenge on Flynn.
Rapunzel is shocked to learn of Gothel's resurrection.
The brother and sister try to kill Flynn, but are thwarted by him and Rapunzel. Gothel's brother is arrested, but Gothel escapes into another kingdom.
In the other kingdom, Gothel hides, planning her revenge. However, as the weeks go by, Gothel realizes that, just as there is no need to pursue Rapunzel now that her youth is restored, there is really no need to go after Flynn, even he was responsible for her death.
She continues living in the kingdom, partaking in activities such as shopping, shopping, and more shopping, all the while being anti-social.
Though as time goes on, she finds her personality slowly changing. She is still rude at times and will often belittle people, but that aspect of her personality starts to deteriorate over time. She also began to show a more compassionate, less selfish side; doing things like offering poor people at a little bit of her money and even rescuing a child.
She is soon befriended by the child she saved, learning that she is an orphan, and while at first, she initially doesn't want anything to do with her and rather annoyed by her, she eventually grows somewhat fond of her.
Further into her time in the kingdom, Gothel meets a man her age and the girl she saved urges her to talk to him and get to know him. Gothel at first refuses, saying she's not a 'relationship kind of gal.' However, through coincidence, Gothel and the guy meet up they get to talking for a bit and Gothel actually starts to develop feelings for him after the two go on a few dates.
As time goes on, Gothel begins to realize not only might she care for the girl she once saved, but she may be in love with the man she met. Eventually, she realizes both these emotions and feels something from both individuals that she never really felt before in her life: having a family that she genuinely cares for. She also comes to realize how badly she had treated Rapunzel.
However, the guards from Corona catch up to her and inform the girl and guy about Gothel's past. The guy and girl are heartbroken and leave Gothel to get arrested. Gothel watches in tears as the only other real family she had ever known walks away and she is taken back to Corona.
In her cell, Gothel is confronted by Rapunzel and her parents, saying that she will be punished for her actions.
A few weeks later, Rapunzel brings food to Gothel's cell. Before she walks off, Gothel tells her to stay so she can talk to her. Though reluctant at first, Rapunzel decides to stay. Gothel tells her about her past; from her childhood to her teenage years; and of her experiences in the other kingdom with the guy and girl; and of how it made her regret how she treated Rapunzel. She apologizes for their past before Rapunzel walks away.
A couple months later, Rapunzel suggests that Gothel be set free, but the king and queen and Flynn protest to doing so. Rapunzel assures them that Gothel wants to repent for her actions, but they don't believe so and refuse.
Gothel's brother escapes and, wanting revenge for him and his sister, uses a spell to turn himself into a monster. Gothel's brother rampages through the castle, freeing Gothel in the process. Gothel resolves to stop her brother as he captures Rapunzel, her family, and Flynn. He tries to kill them, but Gothel stops him, saying that she won't let him harm them, especially Rapunzel; the first real genuine thing she does for her. Consumed by the spell, Gothel's brother swipes at her, knocking her into a wall. Flynn tries to fight off Gothel's brother while Rapunzel tries to find a spell to turn him back to normal. She eventually does and turns him back to human form.
Rapunzel then mourns over Gothel who has become fatally wounded. Gothel apologizes again, Rapunzel forgives her. The two say these last words to each other:
Gothel: I love you.
Rapunzel: I love you more.
Gothel: I love you most of all.
Gothel dies. Rapunzel mourns in tears.
However the book Rapunzel used is also the one her brother used to bring her back to life. Fylnn figures maybe they can do the same to her again.
They gather the ingredients and turn it into a potion that rub onto Gothel. Gothel comes back to life again and her and Rapunzel share a hug.
The king, queen, and Flynn thank Gothel for risking her life for Rapunzel. the king offers his hand to Gothel and she shakes.
Gothel asks what will happen to her brother and the king and queen say he will placed under the care the royal guard.
It takes some time, but eventually, Gothel is accepted into the kingdom of Corona, now living with Rapunzel in the castle.
At times, she remembers the man and girl who changed her life, thanking them from afar.
And there you have it. Mother Gothel's redemption arc from top to bottom. Tell me what you think.
