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In the original 1900 book edition of The Wizard of Oz, the text describes the Wicked Witch of the West as having only oneeye. But the illustrations show her with a working eye, and an eye patch where the other eye should be. In the beloved 1939 film version, the Witch is shown with two normal, sighted eyes.
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What book is the musical Wicked from?
The musical 'Wicked' is based on the novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. Many of its characters are drawn from the original 1900 book edition by Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
What is the moral lesson of the musical 'Wicked'?
The play 'Wicked' may be considered a prequel to the much earlier book 'The Wizard of Oz'. Among the characters of the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz' are the Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch. The book by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] and the play by Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] explain what happens in the lives of the Wizard, and the three witches, to have set the events of 'The Wizard of Oz' into motion. The play and the book 'Wicked' give us the perspective of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, on life as the sister to Nessarose Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the East and her father's favorite. They also give us her perspective on Galinda, the subsequent Glinda the Good Witch and classmate at Shiz University. And they give us her perspective on being the unacknowledged, natural daughter of the Wizard of Oz. And they also give us her perspective on Fiyero, the Munchkinland Prince who shares her love and for whom the play has a surprise ending.
In the play Hamlet how many witches were there?
4 active in the book, 3 active in the movie. Author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919] identified four main witches who are active in his story: Glinda the Good Witch of the South, the Good Witch of the North, and the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West. The original count was six or seven. For the world of Oz originally had four wicked witches. But Glinda and her colleague managed to take over the Quadling country of the South and the Munchkinland of the North, respectively, from the Wicked Witches who had been ruling in those two lands. In addition, Baum brings in the story of Gayelette, a beautiful princess and powerful sorceress of the North. Is she a seventh witch, in addition to the two previously Wicked Witches of the North and of the South; the two Wicked Witches of the East and of the West; and the two Good Witches of the North and of the South? Or is she the younger version of the older Good Witch of the North? In the 1902/1903 stage version of the book, Baum gives the Good Witch of the North the name Locasta. But there are inconsistencies between the play and the book versions even though Baum authored both! In the 1939 film version, there are only three witches: Glinda has become the Good Witch of the North, there's no Good Witch of the South, and there are the two Wicked Witches of the East and of the West.
What are the differences between 'Wicked' and 'The Wizard of Oz?
Well you see, The Wizard of Oz is a story mainly about Dorthy's journey and whom she meets along the way. The story is like many other fictional novels. You follow the character on their journey. However, Wicked is like the backstory about everything in the world of the Wizard of Oz. It answers many of your questions about the Wizard of Oz book. Why was the Wicked Witch of the West so wicked? What was the city of Oz like for everyone that lived there. Wicked is the story of Oz and Munchkinland before Dorothy ever showed up. It gives you back stories to all the old characters. Another difference is the content. The Wizard of Oz is appropriate for all ages and considered a family story. However, Wicked has strong content and may be to difficult for children to understand.
How many climaxes are there in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
There are two. Dorothy's clapping her heels together and saying, "Take me home to Aunt Em," is the final climax. For it's the final resolution to the original challenge, conflict, crisis, dilemma, problem: what to do to get back home? The Shakespearean climax is a high point that's midway through the story. In The Wizard of Oz, midway most likely is Dorothy's interview with the Wizard, and his instructions to kill the Wicked Witch of the West in exchange for his services. But the Shakespearean climax may be seen as actually occurring close to that point, but some pages later, when Dorothy melts the Wicked Witch of the West with a bucket of water. As a consequence, Dorothy and her friends lose their way, and that makes the other half of the story possible.
How many pages does The Wicked Witch of Oz have?
The Wicked Witch of Oz has 320 pages.
How many people know how to use the ruby slippers according to the Wicked Witch of the West?
One. She (the witch) is the only one, according to the movie where even Glinda doesn't know what they can do (although she seems to at the end).
What book is the musical Wicked from?
The musical 'Wicked' is based on the novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. Many of its characters are drawn from the original 1900 book edition by Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 6, 1919], and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
What was a Winkie in the book 'Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'?
According to the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz', a Winkie was an inhabitant of the Yellow Winkieland Country of the West. The residents were enslaved by the Wicked Witch of the West until her death. At that time, they were freed. They chose to protect their freedoms under the subsequent, benevolent rule of the Tin Woodman.The land and the peoples continued to exist in 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West'. The book was authored and published, in 1995, by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954]. It then was turned into a popular musical under the influence of Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948].There have been some differences between the book and musical versions of 'Wicked', and other differences between 'Wicked' and 'The Wizard of Oz'. But the basic cultural geography of the lands and peoples of the beautiful, enchanted, magical Oz has persisted throughout the many written and performed versions of, and spin-offs from, 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Will Gregory Maguire write a fourth novel in his 'Wicked Years' series?
Yes, Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] plans to write a fourth novel in his 'Wicked Years' series. That's one of his many projects for 2010. Whether or not the fourth novel will be the last is unknown at this point.
What is the moral lesson of the musical 'Wicked'?
The play 'Wicked' may be considered a prequel to the much earlier book 'The Wizard of Oz'. Among the characters of the original 1900 book edition, and the beloved 1939 film version, of 'The Wizard of Oz' are the Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch. The book by Gregory Maguire [b. June 9, 1954] and the play by Stephen Lawrence Schwartz [b. March 6, 1948] explain what happens in the lives of the Wizard, and the three witches, to have set the events of 'The Wizard of Oz' into motion. The play and the book 'Wicked' give us the perspective of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, on life as the sister to Nessarose Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the East and her father's favorite. They also give us her perspective on Galinda, the subsequent Glinda the Good Witch and classmate at Shiz University. And they give us her perspective on being the unacknowledged, natural daughter of the Wizard of Oz. And they also give us her perspective on Fiyero, the Munchkinland Prince who shares her love and for whom the play has a surprise ending.
In the play Hamlet how many witches were there?
4 active in the book, 3 active in the movie. Author and Oz series originator Lyman Frank Baum [May 15, 1856-May 5, 1919] identified four main witches who are active in his story: Glinda the Good Witch of the South, the Good Witch of the North, and the Wicked Witches of the East and of the West. The original count was six or seven. For the world of Oz originally had four wicked witches. But Glinda and her colleague managed to take over the Quadling country of the South and the Munchkinland of the North, respectively, from the Wicked Witches who had been ruling in those two lands. In addition, Baum brings in the story of Gayelette, a beautiful princess and powerful sorceress of the North. Is she a seventh witch, in addition to the two previously Wicked Witches of the North and of the South; the two Wicked Witches of the East and of the West; and the two Good Witches of the North and of the South? Or is she the younger version of the older Good Witch of the North? In the 1902/1903 stage version of the book, Baum gives the Good Witch of the North the name Locasta. But there are inconsistencies between the play and the book versions even though Baum authored both! In the 1939 film version, there are only three witches: Glinda has become the Good Witch of the North, there's no Good Witch of the South, and there are the two Wicked Witches of the East and of the West.
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.
How many books of the good witch of the west are there?
There are 6 books
How many pages is something wicked this way comes?
The novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' is a long book. But the number of pages depends upon the particular edition. For example, the September 1996 edition by Harper paperbacks runs over 400 pages. The first edition, hardcover version of September 2007 by Harper Collins runs over 585 pages.
In what movie did John Wayne say and that goes for your horse too?
I've see many Wayne films and I don't remember him ever saying that. But it sounds very similar to what the wicked witch of the west said to Dorothy. 'I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog too'.
How did Idina Menzel become famous?
It is for her many talents on the stage that Idina Kim Menzel (b. May 30, 1971) is famous.Specifically, Idina sings, dances, and acts in ways that appeal to many audiences and that meet high performance standards. She is particularly famous as the first player of Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the musical "Wicked." She can count on an enduring reputation as a singer/actress in the opening cast on Broadway on October 30, 2003.
