For the Neverland character, see Peter Pan. |
The Straw Doll, also known as Peter Pan, is an item featured on ABC's Once Upon a Time. It first appears in the first episode of the third season.
History
In an effort to rescue his grandson, Henry, from Peter Pan's grasp, Mr. Gold embarks on a solo mission in Neverland. He comes across one of Pan's Lost Boys, Felix, in the jungle. Though Felix warns him against getting in Pan's way, Mr. Gold exhibits little care for the threats. As he walks away, the Lost Boy throws him an item; stating it is a present from Pan. To Mr. Gold's shock, it is the long forgotten doll from his childhood. Picking the doll up, he subsequently breaks down in tears while Felix sneers at his reaction. ("The Heart of the Truest Believer")
The doll, serving as a reminder to Mr. Gold of his father's abandonment as well as his fear becoming a coward like him, leaves him unable to decide to save or not save Henry. To sway him, a manifestation of Belle consoles him over the internal conflict as he wrestles with his decision. When she presses him to let go of the past in order to move on, Mr. Gold throws the doll into the sea. Later, as he walks through the jungle, the doll drops from the sky. Unnerved, Mr. Gold sets it on fire, but upon trekking forward, the doll once again reappears completely unburnt. He then retrieves the doll and tucks it into his jacket. ("Lost Girl")
Mr. Gold regroups with his son, Neal, just as he makes the decision to sacrifice himself for Henry's life. Stunned at the revelation his own son is alive, he grapples again with the decision to be selfish or selfless. When Neal discovers the truth of the prophecy, he fears his father will go through with killing Henry. After freezing his father with squid ink, Neal leaves with Henry. Once the enchantment wears off, Mr. Gold pulls out the doll in contemplation as Belle reappears to give him encouragement. ("Nasty Habits")Appearances
Once Upon a Time: Season Three | ||||||||||
"The Heart of the Truest Believer": | "Lost Girl": | "Quite a Common Fairy": | "Nasty Habits": | "Good Form": | "Ariel": | "Dark Hollow": | "Think Lovely Thoughts": | "Save Henry": | "The New Neverland": | "Going Home": |
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"New York City Serenade": | "Witch Hunt": | "The Tower": | "Quiet Minds": | "It's Not Easy Being Green": | "The Jolly Roger": | "Bleeding Through": | "A Curious Thing": | "Kansas": | "Snow Drifts": | "There's No Place Like Home": |
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