The theme of motherhood, albeit a twisted one in her case, is often explored. Fanfictions may look at why she pretended to be Rapunzel's mother and what that false relationship meant to her. Isolation is another theme, as she kept Rapunzel isolated in the tower. Some fanfictions play with the idea of what would happen if she was isolated in a different way or if she had to face the consequences of isolating Rapunzel.
One common theme is power. Captain Gothel is often depicted as a power - hungry character, and fanfics explore how she uses or misuses her power. Another theme is family, as her relationship with Rapunzel in the original story can be further explored or re - imagined in fanfic.
One great fanfiction could be 'A Different Tower'. In this story, it explores what would have happened if Mother Gothel had a moment of real motherly love towards Rapunzel. It shows a different side of their relationship, where Gothel struggles with her possessiveness and Rapunzel tries to understand her captor. Another is 'Rapunzel's Escape Redefined'. This one focuses on Rapunzel's escape from the tower in a more elaborate way, with Gothel having some internal conflicts during the process. There's also 'The Unseen Bond' which delves into the psychological connection between them that was never fully explored in the original story.
One common theme could be redemption. Both characters have their own complex backstories, so fanfic might explore how they find redemption through their relationship. For example, Killian Jones has his dark past as a pirate, and Gothel has her own self - centered motives in her story.
A third theme is the exploration of their backstories. Fanfic authors often like to fill in the gaps in their original stories. So we might see stories about how Captain Hook lost his hand in a different way related to Gothel, or how Gothel came to be so obsessed with youth in relation to Hook's own desires for immortality.
In the original story of Mother Gothel, she is a witch who kidnaps Rapunzel. She locks Rapunzel in a tower to keep her for herself. Mother Gothel uses Rapunzel's long hair for her own magical purposes. Eventually, Rapunzel is rescued by a prince.
In the original story, Mother Gothel is a self - centered and evil character. She is a witch that takes Rapunzel from her parents and imprisons her in a tower just so she can use Rapunzel's hair for her own magical needs. She is very controlling and doesn't care about Rapunzel's well - being at all, only what she can get from her.
One common theme is the idea of captivity and freedom. Rapunzel has been held captive by Gothel, and in adult fiction, this can be explored more deeply, such as the psychological effects of long - term captivity. Another theme is the mother - daughter relationship. Even though Gothel is not a true mother, the complex and often toxic relationship between them can be a major theme.
Another plot could be a 'what if' scenario where Mother Gothel had a change of heart. Perhaps after years of having Rapunzel around, she starts to develop real maternal feelings. She could then struggle with her desire for eternal youth and her new - found love for Rapunzel. This would put her in a difficult position of having to choose between her own self - interest and Rapunzel's well - being.
There's a fanfiction called 'Mother Gothel: The Early Years'. It focuses on her youth and how she learned magic. It has some really creative interpretations of how she developed her skills. Also, 'A Day in the Life of Mother Gothel' is quite engaging as it shows her daily routine and interactions in the tower from her perspective, which adds a new layer to her character.
Mother Gothel's full story is a complex one. In the beginning, she was probably just a regular person who was obsessed with staying young. When she discovered Rapunzel's magical hair, she saw an opportunity. She took Rapunzel from her parents and hid her away in a tall tower in the middle of the forest. Over the years, Gothel used Rapunzel's hair to keep herself looking young. She was very controlling towards Rapunzel, not allowing her to leave the tower. Rapunzel grew up believing that Gothel was her mother and that the outside world was a scary place. However, as Rapunzel grew older, her curiosity grew too. When Flynn Rider entered her life, he helped Rapunzel to see the truth about Gothel. In the end, Rapunzel was able to break free from Gothel's control and live her own life.