There’s also the fact that Henry isn’t shown spending a lot of time around Rumple/Gold. Henry’s probably just as creeped out by Rumple/Gold as everyone else is, and he would probably have to hang around him more often and say more than just a few words to get a better sense of Rumple/Gold’s character.
@darcyfarrow wrote:
Rumple has played such a big part in so many of the characters’ lives that it doesn’t seem possible to tell their stories without bringing him in. Perhaps Henry hasn’t figured out who Gold is because Gold and Rumple are so different physically and emotionally. Gold seems more Scrooge-like than impish.
True, but we know this because we’ve seen him in both worlds. Henry has only seen him in this world. How would he be able to know the difference?
@Phee wrote:
I think if the extent of Rumple’s deeds was spelled out properly in the book, Henry would certainly see a similarity, because Rumple and Mr Gold have one major trait in common: power. Mr Gold is the most powerful man in town, so if there’s a character who pops up in every story in the book, the one everyone goes to for help, the one who can fix everything, control any situation, it’s kind of a no brainer who he is in Storybrooke IMO. Henry’s an observant kid, so I’d be surprised if that stuff got by him if he’s had the opportunity to read about it.
Also true, but let’s not forget his other trademark: He makes deals. I think that would be the one trait to give Rumple/Gold away to Henry, because it’s so prominent.
As I said before, he may only be mentioned as the one who made the prophecy about Emma, but Henry’s book may be missing details on how her parents were told about the prophecy (SW and PC making a deal with Rumple), just as it was missing that one detail about how Hansel and Gretel lost their dad (he was snatched away by the Evil Queen).