#wicked characters

The Wizard of Oz (1939): Warner Bros

Original book: Frank Baum

Wicked(Musical): Winnie Holzman

Wicked (2024/2025-Musical Movie): Universal Pictures

There lurked a villain, cunning and shrouded in darkness as he ruled his domain with an iron fist. But little did he know, a plan brewed in the mind of one who sought to outwit him.

The protagonist, a figure of mystery themselves, had ventured into the villain's realm with a daring resolve. Their aim: to infiltrate the villain's inner circle, to become his confidant, his right hand. It was a dangerous game, one where the line between ally and adversary blurred with each passing moment.

As days turned into weeks, the protagonist gained the villain's trust, weaving their way into the intricate web of deceit that surrounded him. Yet, amidst the shadows and deception, an unexpected twist emerged.

The villain, drawn to the protagonist's charm and cunning, began to make advances. His words dripped with honeyed promises, tempting the protagonist with power and riches beyond imagination. But with each sweet whisper, the protagonist felt the weight of their conscience grow heavier.

Caught between the allure of darkness and the flicker of their own morality, the protagonist faced a choice. Would they succumb to the seductive whispers of the villain, embracing the path of darkness laid before them? Or would they steel their resolve, confronting the villain and putting an end to his reign of terror once and for all?

In the dimly lit chamber where the villain held court, the protagonist stood face to face with their nemesis. The air crackled with tension as the two locked eyes, each silently daring the other to make the first move.

"You've played your part well," the villain remarked, his voice smooth as silk. "But now, it's time to choose. Will you stand by my side, or will you fall at my feet?"

( IT'S MY OPINION; SPOILER ALERT)

1) GLINDA: She is undoubtedly the character with the greatest growth. She goes from being a bully to a truly good person worthy of reading the Grimmoire

2) THE WIZARD: He goes from being an archetype (the respected person who is actually rotten) to a tragic character (a man who loses the daughter he didn't know he had)

3) NESSA: She has always been spoiled by her father and at the same time ostracized for her disability. So you understand her even though you obviously don't support her

4) BOQ: I find this a clever and tragic connection to the story of the Wizard of Oz: a boy who fell victim to his own sensibilities