There are multiple characters from the classic 1939 film that have a role inWicked.
Meanwhile,there are new characters made just forWicked,a jaw-dropping musical adaptation.
Furthermore,The Wizard of Ozis Dorothy’s story, whileWickedis Elphaba’s.
Madame Morrible insists Elphaba attend Shiz and train under her.
While Madame Morrible is not present inThe Wizard of Oz,she is crucial to Elphaba’s character development.
Doctor Dillamond reveals that teaching this part of history is frowned upon.
He is even showing signs of this happening himself.
As a social outcast,Elphaba empathizes with Doctor Dillamond and the animals.
The two are her biggest supporters and believe Glinda can do no wrong.
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The talents of the actors playing them means that they also bolster the comedic aspects of Glinda’s character.
While Glinda wants to be a good person, she is also prone to jealousy.
Thankfully, Glinda sees the error of her ways and actively tries to befriend Elphaba.
ShenShen and Pfannee, however, are reluctant to do so.
While they stop harassing Elphaba, it is only because Glinda does so.
Elphaba herself also becomes protective of Nessa but respects her sister’s wishes for some independence.
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Here’s what is confirmed and known.
As a nanny, Dulcibear’s role in Elphaba’s life is during her childhood.
However, like Dillamond,Dulcibear is one of the few characters to show Elphaba genuine kindness.
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He is also frightened by her skin and powers.
This leads to the premature birth of Nessarose, with her legs not being fully formed.
It also leads to Melena’s death, hence why she is not inThe Wizard of Oz.
While he caused this himself,Governor Thropp blames Elphaba for her death and Nessarose’s disability.
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