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We’ve been talking about a lot of connections between the characters, and how they seem to know random information, and what I’m seeing it lead back to is the Story Book.
We know everything we know because of the books, which means we know even more than probably most individual characters. But there’s at least one person who knows more than us- the writer of the story book. Someone wrote it, someone who may have the upper hand.
so who do you think it is?[adrotate group="5"]I admit that I had at first thought it to be Rumpelstiltskin, then switched to August when he worked on the book. In all honesty, I think it is none of the above. August has been confirmed to have not written the book, I doubt Regina would have written it, seeing as how it reveals almost all the true stories of the fairytale characters, and Jefferson has not been given a hint to have written it–plus I doubt he knows all the stories in the book. And he would have used the book to convince Emma when he first met her.
The Queen of Hearts has not been seen much–still doubtful that she wrote the book. There’s never been a hint of her leaving Wonderland, other than the curse appearing. It could have been Rumpelstiltskin, but I don’t see much gain for him, nor do I think he would have seen how much needed the books is. The book helped Henry to believe, but Rumpelstiltskin couldn’t have known that Emma would have a son (the writers have confirmed that he didn’t remember until he heard Emma’s name) so he wouldn’t have been able to keep an eye on, and it doesn’t seem possible that he would have been able to set her up with someone.
As seen in The Return, Bae goes through the portal, so I doubt he was able to write the book. He might have known some of the stories–it is never clearly stated how long he stayed with his father after he became the Dark One. The Blue Fairy is a possibility–but then why not include stories of Rumpelstiltskin? And how would she have known about the Mad Hatter and Wonderland? Can the Fairies enter Wonderland?
I admit that it would have been a little cool if Belle wrote the book–a great nod to both the oringial fairytale and the Disney film. but that also seems unlikely. True it is unknown how long Belle stayed with him, but I doubt it was long enough to see the other Fairytale characters, and nor is it certain that Rumpelstiltskin told her about how dealings–it is possible, though.
@Clockwatcher wrote:
We’ve been talking about a lot of connections between the characters, and how they seem to know random information, and what I’m seeing it lead back to is the Story Book.
We know everything we know because of the books, which means we know even more than probably most individual characters. But there’s at least one person who knows more than us- the writer of the story book. Someone wrote it, someone who may have the upper hand.
so who do you think it is?This is a very tough question because no one seems quite right yet.
1. August
Pros: He did have the special typewriter and was able to add to the book.
Cons: Why would he have left out Rumple’s story, assuming Rumple’s story isn’t in there, since this hasn’t been cleared up yet. More importantly, I’m not sure why he would write the book, somehow get it to Storybrooke and to Henry, but not be more aware that time was running out on him being turned back into a wooden boy since I think he only started worrying when Emma decided to stay in Storybrooke.2. Baelfire
Pros: Someone had to tell August about the book and what kind of typewriter to use for him to add things to it, and since I think it’s likely that Bae told August about the dagger, I think it’s possible that Bae also told August about the book. This could be why Rumple’s story is left out since Bae may want to make sure that no one outside of Rumple, August, and the Blue Fairy are aware of what happened.
Cons: I’m not sure at this point how Bae would have known everyone’s story since he came before most everyone. I still voted for him though because I think he did meet with August that he has been planning something behind the scenes, I’m just not sure to what extent though.3. Belle
Pros: I can’t really think of any now.
Cons: She’s never been connected to the book at all, and since she’s been locked up in Storybrooke for 28 years and who knows how long before that in the Enchanted Forest, I’m not sure she would have had any time to have been able to do that.4. Blue Fairy
Pros: I like the theory that since the book is a fairy tale that a fairy or perhaps a collection of fairies wrote it, which might be what the preparations that the Blue Fairy was referring to before the Curse hit. It’s also plausible that August was telling the truth and that she was the one behind telling him about Rumple’s dagger.
Cons: If Rumple isn’t in the book, it’s unlikely that she would have left him out imo. More importantly, I don’t think there’s been any indication that she is some kind of mastermind that would make sure that Mary Margaret would get the book to Henry. Has she made some questionable decisions, most definitely, but again, I do think that she got her memories back along with everyone else, so I don’t think she was the writer of the book.5. Jefferson
Pros: By spying on the town for so long and from working with Regina, he would probably know everyone’s story pretty well.
Cons: I think the producers were surprised by how popular his character was going to be with fans, so while they may have planned for the character to be recurring, I don’t think they had any major plans like him being the writer of the book. Also, I think if he were the author, he would have just told Emma that because I don’t think he would have reason to hide it at that point.6. Queen of Hearts
Pros: None that I can think of.
Cons: While I won’t be surprised to find out that she’s Cora, or at least have her come back to settle her unfinished business with Regina, I don’t see how she could be connected to the book and to Henry at this point.7. Regina
Pros: None that I can think of.
Cons: If she had wrote the book, I think it would look more like this version, http://ouatv1.blogspot.com/2012/02/once-upon-time-book-as-told-by-regina.html. 😆8. Rumple
Pros: He would certainly know everyone’s story and this might also explain why he was collecting names in “That Still Small Voice.” He’s almost always plays everyone and rarely gets played, so he would certainly be cunning enough to make sure that Henry received the book and start noticing that things were not right in Storybrooke. Plus, it explains why his story might not be in the book.
Cons: Since the producers have stated that he didn’t get his memory back until Emma said her name to him, I don’t think he was the one behind getting the book to Mary Margaret to make sure Henry would get it.8. Other
Pros: It could be possible that the book came about as a result of the Curse somehow just to ensure that Henry would bring Emma back by her 28th birthday.
Cons: I think it was a person outside of Storybrooke that was behind the book otherwise August wouldn’t have known how to add pages to it.My main suspects are The Blue Fairy, Rumpel and Baelfire. My main reasoning for this is because they all have a personal stake making sure the book gets written. Rumpel would need someone to find the book and help Emma break the curse. It also doesn’t hurt that his story is largely missing from the book. I think that’s why it’s been so difficult to identify and defeat Mr. Gold. No one knows who he is or what his story or motications are. That automatically gives him the upper hand.
The Blue Fairy would definitely want the book to be written so that she could help document everything that led up to the curse and so that someone would also help Emma break the curse. However, if she is the author of the book, I’d like an explanation for why she left out so much information. Particularly Rumpel’s story and her role in Gepetto’s deception against Snow and Charming.
I could also see Baelfire as the author especially if turns out to be Henry’s father. He’d probably want his son to have the book so that he could help his mother break the curse. I could also see him leaving out Rumpel’s story, either out of love and the desire to protect his father, or out fear of being discovered. However, the issue of time and space puts a damper on this theory. Baelfire disappeared from Fairytale land centuries before the curse took place.
It’s anybody’s guess right now. But for the most part, my main suspects are still The Blue Fairy, Rumpel and Baelfire.
We don’t know for certain that Rumpel’s story was left out of the book. I wonder if they are even going to use the book the same way next season. They would sometimes use it for transitions, but now since everyone remembers i wonder.
I believe no one wrote the book … It wrote itself as a guide for Emma. Got nothing to sustain the theory, but it’s just that I want that book to be magical, writing itself and not be influenced by anybody. Of course August added some pages, so the book can be tampered with, but I don’t think – or rather, what to believe – that anybody wrote it for some big purpose.
@hjbau wrote:
We don’t know for certain that Rumpel’s story was left out of the book. I wonder if they are even going to use the book the same way next season. They would sometimes use it for transitions, but now since everyone remembers i wonder.
This is true. Do you guys think we’ll be seeing more of everyone’s stories in season two? Will we still see flashbacks of FTL? Or not, because everyone knows who they are now, so there’s no need.
@mia wrote:I believe no one wrote the book … It wrote itself as a guide for Emma. Got nothing to sustain the theory, but it’s just that I want that book to be magical, writing itself and not be influenced by anybody. Of course August added some pages, so the book can be tampered with, but I don’t think – or rather, what to believe – that anybody wrote it for some big purpose.
So maybe the book itself is magical and contains magic. Maybe it has the ability to shape reality?
This is true. Do you guys think we’ll be seeing more of everyone’s stories in season two? Will we still see flashbacks of FTL? Or not, because everyone knows who they are now, so there’s no need.
Spoiler alert: Yes, we will still see FTL flashbacks.
One thing we did want to know for sure – they aren't giving up on Fairytale Land, right? Because one of the things we love most about “Once Upon a Time” is the parallel universes.
“No,” Horowitz assures us. “We don't want to abandon either world. That's some of the most fun to write.” We're so glad to hear it."That’s how you know you’ve really got a home. When you leave it, there’s this feeling that you can’t shake. You just miss it." Neal Cassidy
In mid-May I polled this question and the results were pretty evenly split between Belle, Blue Fairy and Rumple. It looks like we’re no closer to a consensus. Last month, I was convinced BF was the writer– now I’m now sold on Rumple as the writer, and he wrote it before leaving FTL.
1. he has the depth and breadth of knowledge to tell the stories accurately–he witnessed them
2. time and again, he ‘s made remarks that sound like things a writer would care about. He’s especially concerned with the characters’ clothes (Ella and Charming) being “right.”
3. he has motives. The book could be his contribution to the future generations: knowing his dark curse would destroy FTL, maybe he wanted them to have a history of those days. Or it could be his gift to Bae, when he sees him again. Or it may have been created to do exactly what it’s done: lead to Emma’s coming.
4. Mostly, though, I think Rumple wrote it as an homage to love, which he ‘s professed to be a fan of. The theme of every story is: love is the ultimate power, the only power to trust. So maybe the book is meant to sell others on that theory–or to sell himself.
If we could only find out WHEN the book was written, we ‘d have a better chance of finding the author. I’ m a limb -climber, so I ‘m going out on another limb to say not only did Rumple write the book– he wrote some or all of it before the events of the stories happened. So it’s not a book of histories; it’s a book of futures. That explains why his personal stories are left out (if they are): he can’t see his own future Once he knows a character’s name, he can access that person’s future–when Snow told him Emma’s name, he could see Henry as part of her future.That’s my limb and I’m clinging to it. For now.
The thing is what we know about the book is that the earliest picture they have shown is young Snow when she is about to touch the flower. Though we also know that Henry knows about Jiminy taking a long time to do the right thing so that means his story is in there. And we also know that the book is not completely right because it says that Hansel and Gretel’s father abandoned him when really he was kidnapped by Regina.
Also i think that they will for sure continue doing flashbacks in fairytale land. I just wonder how much they are going to use the book in the same way.
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