Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-28180131-20160411144620/@comment-4975807-20160412175100

Personally, I believe Gaston was too far gone. Look at how he acted for the whole episode while in the Underworld, completely embroiled in his anger and hatred. I can imagine he's not the only soul in the Underworld who has become very bitter and cynical because of the situation they are in, and partially, I believe it's Hades' fault because he wants the people there to be angry/upset/pissed off and in that way they can never move on or find peace. I don't think Gaston killing Rumple was going to help him move on. It's certainly what Gaston believed was his own unfinished business, but I personally think it was implied what he was more in conflict with was not wanting to be vulnerable or weak ever again. He perceived that the one time he tried to be compassionate in order to save Belle (when he confronted Rumple alone) was the wrong choice and that being kind never ends well for anyone. I know this is going to sound extremely corny, but the way I look at it is that being compassionate isn't wrong, and while he did die because of it, it's the thought that counts because he was trying to do the right thing. To die for a valiant cause could be something to be proud of, I guess. To know he gave it his best shot and all.