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Mentioned in 43 episodes
Wicked
The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Book • 1995
In 'Wicked', Gregory Maguire delves into the life of Elphaba, the green-skinned girl who becomes the infamous Wicked Witch of the West.
The story begins with Elphaba's childhood, marked by her unique appearance and her father's missionary work in Quadling country.
As she grows older, Elphaba attends Shiz University, where she meets Galinda, who will later become Glinda.
The novel follows Elphaba's journey through her involvement in resistance against the Wizard, her personal struggles, and her eventual transformation into the Wicked Witch.
Maguire's narrative explores themes of social class, political oppression, and the nature of evil, creating a rich and vivid world that challenges the traditional view of Oz.
The story begins with Elphaba's childhood, marked by her unique appearance and her father's missionary work in Quadling country.
As she grows older, Elphaba attends Shiz University, where she meets Galinda, who will later become Glinda.
The novel follows Elphaba's journey through her involvement in resistance against the Wizard, her personal struggles, and her eventual transformation into the Wicked Witch.
Maguire's narrative explores themes of social class, political oppression, and the nature of evil, creating a rich and vivid world that challenges the traditional view of Oz.
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