Morrible, notably, only accepted Glinda into her seminar at Elphaba’s insistence.

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Among them is the fact that Elphaba never studies magic while at Shiz.

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It’s altogether somewhat random, but the most memorable acts of magic decidedly do not come from Glinda.

Namely, the plot point of the famous jewel slippers being enchanted in some way is accomplished by Elphaba.

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On stage, Glinda does appear floating in her bubble, which she theoretically could have enchanted herself.

The version of Glinda who came to life in 1939’sThe Wizard of Ozis much vaguer in terms of ability.

Ultimately, old-school Hollywood’s Glinda the Good Witch is probably truly magically powerful in some way.

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TheWickednovel then maintains this as it showsThe Wizard of Ozfrom another perspective.

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However, eventually, her cooperation with this corrupt government catches up to her.

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Wicked adapts the Broadway musical into a two-part film, following the unlikely friendship between Elphaba, born with green skin, and Glinda, a popular aristocrat, in the Land of Oz. As they navigate their contrasting paths, they evolve into Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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