At the last moment, Cora realizes that love is a weakness that will keep her from power. She rips out her own heart to remain cold and calculating, choosing to marry Prince Henry and become royalty rather than flee with Rumplestiltskin.
In the present day, Cora and Regina are on the hunt for the Dark One’s dagger to control Mr. Gold, who is dying from a poisoned wound inflicted by Hook in New York.
This episode is critical for understanding the "Nature vs. Nurture" theme of the show. It highlights:
The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s later hatred for Snow White.
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