Even though he is a reformed thief, which should come with plenty of challenges, he was the only character who did not have any noticeable growth or have to prove himself in Secret of the Sun Drop as well as most of the series. Both the novel and the series put more focus into Rapunzel and Cassandra's growth than Eugene's. In some ways, it seems as though Cassandra needed to reach her lowest point in order to find her own strength and prove herself. Cassandra's worst fear, which was foreshadowed in the Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon novel, finally came true, forcing her to take control of her life her life and face her father, the Captain of the Guard. This special also marked a turning point in the life of Rapunzel's lady-in-waiting, Cassandra. I would love if they used it to replace 'Wind in My Hair' as the new theme song. The song she sang during this scene fit beautifully with themes of both the film and the series. It was a pleasure seeing how much this escape contrasted that of her younger self from the film.

Before, the only person she thought she could trust was the wicked Mother Gothel, but now, she has a support system of loved ones who she knows will help her out when she needs them to. Now, she is a fearless heroine who knows her own strengths but also isn't afraid to ask for help when she needs it. Back then, she thought she couldn't handle herself out in the big scary world and needed Flynn Rider to protect her. It makes it clear how much has changed in the year that has passed since she lived alone with Mother Gothel. I liked the contrast of how Rapunzel handled her imprisonment in this episode compared to the original 2010 feature film.

Unlike Ariel, though, Rapunzel also has a mother, who perfectly balances out her newfound relationship with her parents. Just like King Triton, Frederick must learn to trust his daughter enough to let her take risks and look out for herself.

This episode solidified that for me, proving that King Frederick would do anything to ensure that his newly found daughter is safe, regardless of her own personal desires. Since the beginning of the show, I thought that Rapunzel's relationship with her father was very similar to that of Ariel and King Triton. When Varian, the genius kid who recently turned evil, sends Rapunzel a killer robot as a birthday present, her father decides the best way to handle the situation is to lock her in a castle tower for her own protection. Secret of the Sun Drop takes place on Rapunzel's 19th birthday, marking a full year since her escape from Mother Gothel's tower.

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