Tangled (2010) Viewing Guide
It’s lonely at the top. Trapped in a tall tower by her presumed mother, Rapunzel dreams of a life of freedom, but it’s not until handsome swashbuckler Flynn Rider makes a surprise visit, hoping to stash a stolen crown in her tower, that her adventure truly begins. This 2010 Disney film is a twist on the original Grimm fairy tale filled with new characters, humor, and unforgettable songs. Keep your students engaged as they view the film with this 5-page viewing guide, which asks them to analyze the film for important themes, chart the development of the characters, and make personal connections.
Themes of this film include:
- Spotting manipulation
- Finding independence
- Not judging by appearances
Tangled Trivia: This viewing guide features trivia and behind the scenes facts about the making of this modern masterpiece. Did you know Tangled was Disney’s first computer animated fairy tale? And originally the filmmaker planned for it to be a Shrek-style parody starring couple of snarky, time-traveling teens? Or that Pascal was originally imagined as a squirrel? Find out all this and more in the teacher guide.
This download includes:
- 5-page viewing guide
- Answer key
Pair this with the original fairy tale! Our “Rapunzel” Reader’s Theater script-story re-tells the original fairy tale with a lot of heart and humor. The download includes a worksheet for comparing the script to Tangled.
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