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@Oncescape wrote:
I do believe really the only way for Regina’s imprisonment of Belle to not really just be a holding pattern for her storyline would be for Regina to have spent that time brainwashing her. But it’d have to be subconscious, sleeper type, since Belle didn’t take one look at Rumpel in the finale, recoil in fear and run away, so she hadn’t be conditioned to fear him on sight.
Just because Belle didn’t react in a way in which you found fit, doesn’t mean that she’s been brainwashed or conditioned. I wasn’t surprised by Belle’s reaction to the Rumpel in the finale. I saw that storyline for what it was. The show has presented them as true love. We have evidence of this via their kiss in “Skin Deep.” I knew that was the case, so I knew she wouldn’t fear when she was finally reunited with him. I honestly believe we’re overanalyzing something that will never be addressed on the show.
This whole debate is just a symptom of the original tale.
[adrotate group="5"]@A Chipped Cup wrote:
Regina holding Belle hostage was probably just a plot device to move the story forward and to create more tension between Rumpel and Regina. However, it was at the expense of Regina’s villain status. The show does this all the time. In order to move a story a forward, they sacrifice another character’s development or personality. The most notable example of this has been Emma, but it’s happened with Regina too. Everytime she goes up against Rumpel, she loses. Of course, it makes Rumpel look awesome, but Regina loses some of her edge.
Having said that, there’s always the possibility that Regina could have brainwashed Belle against Rumpel during her time in the mental institution. But that would only fuel Rumpel’s hatred and need for vengence against Regina.
I’ve been wondering about that too. We could end up with a mind controlled Belle in season 2. 😆
