Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-4877635-20140505150912/@comment-24667994-20140506014010

This may very well be wishful thinking on my part, but I think Zelena may still be alive in some sense.

I only have three little reasons for thinking this. The first, is what Glinda says to Zelena when she gives her the amulet, "In many ways, this is your life." I wonder how literal that is. Could it be that so long as the amulet exists Zelena remains alive--even if her body is destroyed? The fact that it was Zelena's trademark green smoke that came from the amulet after her body vanished also seems significant.

The second, if you watch Zelena's death very closely--as only a OUAT time fan would--in the shot just before Gold stabs her, Zelena gives the hint of an evil smirk. Now, I admit this one is pretty weak, as it is the breifest of half-seconds. Maybe Bex Mader was making another expression and the quick cut to Gold just makes it look like a half-way smirk. There does seem to be a gleam in her eyes though.

And finally, the Oz prophecy came nowhere near being fulfilled no matter how you interpret it. Wether it refers to Zelena as the protector of Oz or the greatest threat to Oz, the prophecy did not come to pass. Prophecies have been misinterpreted before on Once, but they usually come true in some way shape or form. Does this mean Zelena still has some part to play?

And that's all I got. Like I said, probably just wishful thinking. I wont lie, I was pretty dissapointed with Zelena's death--if, in fact, she is dead. I'll hold out for a comeback, but I wont hold my breath.

PS: Don't get my started on Rumple. I've lost all sympathy for that character now. Lying to Belle like that--during a declaration of marriage? Pfft. I hope he's the next character to croak.