Rita Repulsa’s clever plan to eliminate the Power Rangers is a great way for Rita to ensure that her Green Ranger has backup. Tommy is equipped with martial arts skills, but she also gives her a magical flute so he can fight his fellows. The instrument is not only used to make music, but it also serves another purpose. This is known as the Dragon DaggerThe flute’s purpose is to control the Dragonzord. Tommy can summon this large mechanical monster from the depths of water by simply omitting a few notes. He can also control its movements and command it.
The Dragon Dagger can also be used as a defense tool. It emits green bursts light and protects Tommy during combat. Tommy plays the flute in his battle with Jason (Austin St. John), so that the Red Ranger can’t meet him in battle. This weapon is a tool Tommy uses with great prowess. But, like all the other Rita Repulsa gave him, it’s only a way to manipulate. These tools are given to Tommy by Rita Repulsa, who brainwashes him to hate people who care about him. Rita breaks her spell on Tommy only when Jason destroys Tommy’s weapons. Tommy’s Ranger experience teaches him that the only thing he cares for are his Ranger friends.