What did the husband trade for Rapunzel?Ī. What do you think would happen if the husband didn't get some Rapunzel for his wife?Ī. Compare them to the trees on the dedication page.Ī. Observe the three trees in front of the Rapunzel bed. How many kinds of live animals do you see?Ĭ. In the picture, find the bed of Rapunzel, and the wife at the window. What is the main idea of the second and third paragraphs on page 7?ī.

Zelinsky chose to refer to this Rembrandt in the opening picture?Ī. Where is the center of the painting? Compare the facial expressions. Compare this picture to the Rembrandt painting 'The Jewish Bride' (1630). What does it mean that her dress is growing tight around her waist? (grades 4-6)Ĭ. What is the main idea of the first paragraph where the husband is placing his hand on his wife's abdomen?ī. Wretched – being or appearing mean or miserableĪ. Sorrow – deep distress, sadness, or regret Mercy – a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion Glimpses – brief looks at (something or someone) (Realize that all fairy tales include something extraordinary.)īetrayed – failed or deserted, especially in time of needĬonfronted – caused to meet brought face to faceĬraving – wanting greatly needing, begging, demandingįetch – to go or come after and bring or take back What is a fairy tale? What others have you heard or read? To absorb the atmosphere of Italian painting by discovering Renaissance sources for Rapunzel

To discover art history sources for various pictures (grades 4-6)

Rapunzel story