![]() ![]() ![]() The Wicked Witch of the West is not the only character who undergoes a massive transformation in audience perception in the novel. For the most part, her adventures in Oz do play out as in the movie, but the machinations behind the scenes are far more sinister. She is certainly not at the center of the narrative as in the beloved film adaptation. Dorothyĭorothy does appear in the story and showing up in Oz does change everything, but she is not what one would normally refer to as a major character. She is the younger sister of Elphaba: the Wicked Witch of the East. ![]() Nessarose is the character that is much better known to longtime fans of the famous 1939 musical film as the poor witch upon whom Dorothy’s house lands when it is transported to Oz from Kansas. She is also revealed to be longtime friends with Elphaba in relationship that begins in college, although the friendship is prickly at best. The character more familiarly known as Glinda the Good Witch does not begin with that particular spelling and pronunciation. Her name was conceived by the author of the book from the letters of that creator of the character: L-F-Ba. She is the protagonist in this retelling of the familiar stories conceived in the children’s novels of L. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Įlphaba is the now-famous name given to the character previously known only as the Wicked Witch of the West. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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