Mother Gothel is a character from Disney's animated film Tangled. She is depicted as a cunning and manipulative woman who kidnaps Rapunzel, a princess with magical hair that has the power to heal and grant eternal youth. Gothel raises Rapunzel in a secluded tower, pretending to be her mother while exploiting her magical abilities for her own benefit. Throughout the story, Mother Gothel's selfishness and desire for youth drive her actions. She uses emotional manipulation to keep Rapunzel from leaving the tower and discovering her true identity. Ultimately, her deceitful nature leads to her downfall as Rapunzel learns to embrace her independence and strength.