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Yes, Elphaba Thropp dies in the original 1995 book version of 'Wicked' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. She dies from having a bucket of water thrown on her by Dorothy Gale. So Maguire is consistent with the tradition as established by author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919]. But Maguire opens the door to interpretations other than Baum's 'The Wizard of Oz'. Maguire indicates that witches may not die and that readers indeed may be seeing Elphaba again. And that is exactly the loophole that Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] takes advantage of in the musical version of 'Wicked'. Schwartz shows that everyone is led to believe that Elphaba dies. She actually survives by the old, hidden trapdoor trick.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes and no. In the original novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], it may seem as though Elphaba Thropp dies under a bucketful of water thrown at her by Dorothy Gale. But the author is in the process of writing the fourth book in the 'Wicked Years' series of which 'Wicked' is the first book. The only information that he's sharing with the public at this point is that witches don't die.
In the musical 'Wicked' by Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] and Winnie Holzman [b. 1954], Elphaba doesn't die. She just pretends to be fatally allergic to water. In the uproar, she escapes through a trap door.
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∙ 14y agoYes, and no. In the book version of 'Wicked', Elphaba Thropp ends her life as the Wicked Witch of the West. She is killed when Dorothy Gale throws a bucket of water on her. But at the same time, readers learn that witches never die. Readers close the book with the idea that Elphaba will be back.
In the stage version, Elphaba only appears to die. She fakes her death by escaping through a trap door. She realizes that the fight to clear her name and lead a happy, successful life in Oz has a slim to nothing chance of success. She therefore decides to escape with Fiyero, the love of her life. They plan to start life afresh and anew outside of Oz.
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∙ 14y agoNo. In the musical 'Wicked', Elphaba Thropp fakes her death. She escapes through a trapdoor. She realizes that the Wizard and Madame Morrible are successful in their smear campaign of calumny, debunking, libel, lies, name-calling, and slander against her. So she decides to leave the lands of Oz and find happiness elsewhere with her love interest, Prince Fiyero.
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∙ 12y agoNo, Glinda does not find out that Elphaba Thropp still lives in the musical "Wicked."
Specifically, the musical ends with what looks to be Elphaba's death by having water thrown on her by Dorothy Gale. But there is a trap door through which Elphaba escapes and meets the love of her life, Fiyero. Their mutual friend, Glinda, has a happy, successful life, which neither Elphaba and Fiyero can have together without constantly trying to change the minds or fight the tactics of their enemies.
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∙ 8y agoshe makes everyone think that, Fiyero too. but she really doesnt
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∙ 12y agoshe died after giving birth to nessarose
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∙ 8y agoSadly, no
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Why did Elphaba or The Wicked Witch of the West from Wicked set fire to Fiyero or Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz?
The play takes certain liberties with the source material. The book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' is more closely paired with the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' than the musical is. In the musical 'Wicked' Fiyero becomes the Scarecrow when Elphaba cast a spell for him to never die. In the book, Fiyero does not become the Scarecrow. I the movie, the Scarecrow has no connection to the witch prior to his travels with Dorothy.
Who performs the song 'Defying Gravity' in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp in the musical Wicked :) Current London Elphaba: Rachel Tucker Current Broadway Elphaba: Teal Wicks
Are Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked half-sisters?
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
Where does the character Elpaba come from?
While there is no character named 'Elpaba', the character Elphaba Thropp is from the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. The Broadway musical "Wicked" is based off this novel and also includes the character Elphaba Thropp.
Is the wizard Elphaba's or Glinda's father in the musical Wicked?
No one is Elphaba Thropp's husband in either the book or the stage versions of 'Wicked'. She's in love with Prince Fiyero. In the original book version by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], Fiyero is married unhappily to Sarima. But in the musical, he isn't married.
Who is thought to be wicked in the book 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp is thought to be wicked in the book "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire (b. June 9, 1954).Specifically, Elphaba is born with green skin and is not her mother's favorite child. She is mistreated and misunderstood throughout life. As is the case with many people, Elphaba does likeable things - such as taking care of her younger sister Nessarose - and unlikeable things. It is the latter that people choose to remember and that influence Elphaba's overall undeserved reputation as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Why did Elphaba or The Wicked Witch of the West from Wicked set fire to Fiyero or Scarecrow in Wizard of Oz?
The play takes certain liberties with the source material. The book 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' is more closely paired with the movie 'The Wizard of Oz' than the musical is. In the musical 'Wicked' Fiyero becomes the Scarecrow when Elphaba cast a spell for him to never die. In the book, Fiyero does not become the Scarecrow. I the movie, the Scarecrow has no connection to the witch prior to his travels with Dorothy.
Who performs the song 'Defying Gravity' in 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp in the musical Wicked :) Current London Elphaba: Rachel Tucker Current Broadway Elphaba: Teal Wicks
Which song is about Elphaba's mother and the Wizard in the musical 'Wicked'?
The story about Elphaba's mother and the Wizard is in the song "No One Mourns the Wicked."
Are Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked half-sisters?
No, Glinda and Elphaba are only friends. Elphaba and Nessarose are sisters.
Where does the character Elpaba come from?
While there is no character named 'Elpaba', the character Elphaba Thropp is from the book "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West" by Gregory Maguire. The Broadway musical "Wicked" is based off this novel and also includes the character Elphaba Thropp.
Is the wizard Elphaba's or Glinda's father in the musical Wicked?
No one is Elphaba Thropp's husband in either the book or the stage versions of 'Wicked'. She's in love with Prince Fiyero. In the original book version by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954], Fiyero is married unhappily to Sarima. But in the musical, he isn't married.
Who is the witch the wizard of oz?
Neither the book nor the movie give her any name other than "The Wicked Witch of the West." Gregory McGuire's book Wicked names her Elphaba. It comes from the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz's initials: L F B. If you sound it out, it sounds like Elphaba.
What was the wicked witch's name in Wicked?
In Wicked there are really not any wicked witches, just misunderstood girls with magical powers. Elphaba is a college student who was born green and was loved by no one. Because of this, she was considered misunderstood. Being misunderstood and unloved gave her a bitter feeling and she became the Wicked Witch of the West. The Wicked Witch of the East is Elphaba's younger sister who was once paralyzed. Her name is Nessarose. She becomes wicked in an act of selfishness in trying to save her boyfriend from death. None of the typical witches are wicked. The wicked witch of the west is Elphaba is just missunderstood and that's what the whole musical is about. Then there is Nessarose who is Elphaba's sister but she is seen as the wicked witch of the east because she made a selfish descision to keep her love. Then of course there is Glinda, who isn't really Wicked but very selfish sometimes and a little bit self-centered.
Who is the son of that wicked one?
Panaba's Answer: I'm nto too sure of your question, but in the book Wicked by Gregory Maguire, the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Thropp's son's name is Liir. In Son of a Witch he goes by Liir Ko, usually, as Kiamo Ko is the name of the castle in the Vinkus where he grew up with Elphaba.
What causes Elphaba Thropp to become 'Wicked'?
Elphaba Thropp is not wicked in "Wicked."Instead, it is Elphaba's reputation that becomes wicked. The reason lies in the rumors spread against her by such powerful enemies as the Wizard and Madame Morrible. Some people believe the lies and rumors just because Elphaba is quite different with her green skin. Others fear the consequences if they try to defend her or put a stop to the character defamation.
Is the Wizard Elphaba's father in 'Wicked'?
Yup =) But he doesn't find out until the end of Wicked.
