Wicked

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Wicked: Part 1 and Wicked: Part 2!

Throughout the film, theWickedmain characterhas uncontrollable magical outbursts that impact not just her but everyone around her.

Nessarose is embarrassed by these moments, blaming Elphaba for being unable to control her powers.

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Additionally, the younger Thropp sister isnt ever shown experiencing anything like this herself.

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Nessarose in front of an image of Nessa and Elphaba in Wicked

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The Wizard was originally from Earth, whereas Melena Thropp was from Oz.

Consequently, she wouldnt be an innate magical prodigy like her sister.

Nessa gets mad that her older sister never helped her gain the ability to walk.

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However, he asks to leave to profess his feelings for Glinda, since she doesnt need him anymore.

Rather than grant his wish, she decides to cast a love spell from the Grimmerie on Boq.

Elphaba cast a spell on Nessaroses shoes to allow her to walk.

Emily Koch As Elphaba & Megan Masako Haley As Nessarose In Wicked National Tour

This theory would also explain why Dorothy could transport home at the end of theWickedmusical in Nessaroses silver slippers.

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The movie could also offer a new explanation for Nessas ability to read The Grimmerie and perform an enchantment.

Elphaba and Galinda from Wicked are in front of a pink magical forest

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