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I think what you all are missing is the fact that you have only seen a glimpse of his back-story, the glimpse the creators wanted to show you for his development in the second season. But I can tell you that you will see a much more familiar one within the final two episodes of season 2. That will give his character the motivation in season 3. And all I will say is that immortality and legacy is a theme with all of the villains, Cora, Regina, Gold, and it goes the same for Captain Hook, the most notorious pirate that ever lived. After you see the final two episodes I think you will find him to be one of the most hated, perhaps even surpassing Cora. He has a hidden motive. That is all I will say.