Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-4911992-20140517184801/@comment-24938134-20140522222159

ChocolatEyes613 wrote: Harryronhermione17 wrote: Me, I'm looking forward to a Rumbelle baby next season. No.... sorry, but Belle needs to divorce Rumplestiltskin. He lied to her, and does not respect her. What Rumple did to Zelena, was premeditated murder. One cannot use the PTSD excuse, because he came up with a very elaborate plan.

I love Rumplestiltskin, as a character.... but the only way he can ever redeem himself, is through another self-sacrifice. He will be OUaT's tragic "hero". I have to admit I agree. I'd like to see him redeemed, but can't really picture it. Although I can't imagine the writers taking the divorce route either. Technically, though, he was the tragic hero, sacrificing himself to save Belle and Nealfire. He died a hero and that was taken away from him at the extra cost of his son. Perhaps there's some subconscience anger towards Belle over that? Not an excuse, especially after all she's been through, but I just cannot imagine what the hell was going through his head when he switched daggers.

And depending on the severity of the PTSD he could be perfectly lucid enough to plan that murder/revenge. I don't think it goes hand in hand with psychosis, people with PTSD are capable of going about their day just fine. That being said, I am not an authority by any stretch of the imagination and will of course defer to anyone who is.

But that was still a douchebag move.