Wicked
Warning : This article contains spoilers for Wicked . Wickedis the moving-picture show melodic of the year , but even before that , it was a Broadway show that resonated with audiences all over the humankind with memorable lyrics and spoken lines . There are many reasons for this that go beyond tricky birdsong and gorgeous primed pieces . Wickedis the fib ofThe Wizard of Oz’sWicked Witch of the West , Elphaba — more specifically , it is about what led her to become the Wicked Witch , and not everything is as it seems .
Wickeddeals with a mint of complex issues , let in propaganda , complacency , and discrimination . It is also about embrace other people ’s differences , and at the heart ofthis jaw - dropping musical adaptationis a beautiful friendship betweenCynthia Ervio ’s ElphabaandAriana Grande ’s Glinda . While there are plenty oficonic quotes inWickedto extension , a smattering resist out as the most impactful and representative of the level , with some of them being from the film ’s most popular songs .
10"You Have No Real Power."
Said By Elphaba
What Elphaba wants more than anything for the legal age ofWickedis to satisfy the Wizard of Oz ( Jeff Goldblum ) and work alongside him . At the meter , she even wishes for the Wizard to modify her green skin ; however , by the prison term she meets him , she ’s embraced her complexion . Elphaba is offered the life she always wanted and the chance to be by his side . However , after learning of his true motives for the animals of Oz , Elphaba realizes the Wizard is not just a con man ; he is powerless without her .
Wicked confirms the true name of the Wizard of Oz played by Jeff Goldblum , connecting to the Broadway production and the original Wizard of Oz story .
The Wizard of Oz ’s charade can only go on so long , which is why he needs someone with true magical abilities , like Elphaba . His desperate attempt to get her on his side highlights how superior she is to him . It also emphasize how he has no real power , trust in the first place on scare tactics , false promises , and propaganda , which Elphaba will not stand for .
9"The Best Way to Bring Folks Together Is To Give Them A Real Good Enemy."
Saib By The Wizard Of Oz
Because the Wizard of Oz has no real big businessman , he must rely on other means to keep the people of Oz on his side . One way he accomplishes this is by make a tight yet fake narrative about the brute of Oz . He starts small , pick them for the pitfall and struggles across themap of the Land of Oz . In gain to this , animals who match him or mouth out are quieten and/or capture , which iswhat happens to Dr. Dillamond(Peter Dinklage ) .
The Wizard of Oz ’s abstract thought behind this is to give the citizenry of Oz an enemyto unite over . Instead of essay to bring together the citizens through hope and forward motion , the Wizard stoke their veneration through falsities and propaganda . While Elphaba opposes this , her rebelling against the Wizard of Oz gives him on the dot what he wants — " a real good enemy . "
8"I Don’t Cause Commotions. I Am One. Some of Us Are Just Different."
After Dr. Dillamond is apprehended , and his class is dependent to a corrupt prof ’s inhuman demonstration involve a king of beasts greenhorn , Elphaba use her powers to pink everyone out except Fiyero ( Jonathan Bailey ) . Together they free the rookie from enslavement . While Fiyero is quick to help pull through the lion , he questions why Elphaba get a commotion so often . Here , Elphaba makes it decipherable she is not causing problems . In Oz , she is inherently just seen as a problem because of her visible difference .
Wicked has been an overwhelming success at the worldwide box agency , prove that The Wizard of Oz is an undeniably profitable enfranchisement .
From the present moment she was born , Elphaba was seen as differentand , in turn , spoilt . She does not check in , and that is ascertain as unsafe to many in Oz . It is a deplorable world , but one she has to hold out with . Fiyero , on the other manus , never had to come to terms with this until growing closer to Elphaba and see how Oz is not as rattling as it pretends to be , especially for its citizens who are unlike , whether they choose to be or not .
7"We’re Just Two Friends." “Two Good Friends.” “Two Best Friends.”
Said By Elphaba & Glinda
While only Elphaba is invited to assemble the Wizard , she asks Glinda to come with her . This is what Elphaba has been working toward since she enrolled inShiz University , so for her to share this moment with Glinda is a true sign of friendly relationship . Since the events of the Ozdust Ballroom , their friendship has been rise stronger , leading to this very moment . After their twenty-four hours in the Emerald City together , Elphaba faces the Wizard with Glinda by her side .
While it hit Elphaba back at the Ozdust Ballroom that Glinda was the first person to truly see her for herself , it ’s at this moment that Glinda — who has always had plenty of friends — realize that Elphaba is so much more than just another follower of hers . Elphaba is her adept friend , and she require to be there for her through thick and thin . This make it all the more heartrending when Glinda makes her determination inWicked ’s endingand does not leave with Elphaba during " Defying Gravity . "
6"She Doesn’t Give a Twig What Anyone Thinks." “Of Course She Does. She Just Pretends Not To.”
Said By Fiyero & Glinda
Prior to the dance at the Ozdust Ballroom , Glinda convince Elphaba to unite them and put on a hat that she be intimate will make Elphaba seem like a fool . However , Glinda realizes she ’s call for thing too far , especially after Elphaba cause her into Madame Morrible ’s ( Michelle Yeoh ( class . The prank , unfortunately , goes according to architectural plan , andElphaba is the laughingstock of the night , but she act as if it does n’t bother her .
Most of the student carry on to laugh at her disbursal , and Fiyero rightfully buys her act , believing Elphaba is above all this . Glinda , however , last realizes that all the jab and laughter have gotten to Elphaba , and she has been have Elphaba genuine painful sensation through her caper . This moment is not just a turning peak for Glinda ; it is also one of the few consequence interview see Elphaba ’s more vulnerable side . While she puts up a good face , at this moment , it ’s voiceless not to see the annoyance she is in .
5"I Happen To Be Genuinely Self-Absorbed And Deeply Shallow."
Said By Fiyero
When Elphaba and Fiyero save the social lion cub , the two get into an argument about why he is help her . She even impeach him of genuinely caring , meaning his supposedly ego - absorbed and shallow personality is just a facade . After all , Elphaba knows all about presenting a window dressing to keep the world from know her rightful feelings . However , Fiyero is not ready to sink the bit , swearing he is " genuinely self - absorbed and deeply shallow . "
While this is one of the funniest line in the microscope stage musical and 2024 flick , it is also deeply dry and affirm thatFiyero is not as self - absorbed and shallow as he presents . His actions talk for themselves , specially after he defy what is expected of him to deliver the lion and help Elphaba . AsFiyero leave Shiz inWicked ’s terminate , it is also clean that he wo n’t stand by while people hunt down Elphaba .
4"It’s Not About Aptitude, It’s the Way You’re Viewed, So It’s Very Shrewd to Be Very, Very Popular Like Me."
Said By Glinda
Once Elphaba and Glinda are friend , Glinda decide the best way to show she cares is to give Elphaba a makeover . For so long , Glinda reckon popularity was the most important matter one could achieve , so she wants Elphaba to experience this for herself . However , popularity for Glinda means looking the part , and the looks are more significant than what is underneath , specially if what ’s underneath are dubiousness that pose a risk to the status quo .
Both Wicked and Gladiator 2 have been huge successes both critically and commercially , but one project is clearly outshining the other .
While Glinda truly believes that the key fruit to winner is popularity , this song address to the prominent issues in Oz , as well as where Glinda and Elphaba rightfully can not see eye to eye . In Oz , so many people purchase the glitz and glamour of Emerald City , failing to look beyond the shiny facade . They do n’t inquire strong interrogative sentence , and if they do , it does not go well for them , as is the casing for Elphaba . Where Elphaba can no longer depend past the accuracy , Glinda still trust she can work with the Wizard to make thing better .
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3"Some Things I Cannot Change, But ‘Til I Try I’ll Never Know"
Said Elphaba
When Elphaba publicly resist the Wizard , she knows her betting odds are not corking . She wants to make a difference in the lives of the animal of Oz , even though the Wizard himself has been work hard to get the human population to reverse against them . Glinda herself sample to dissuade Elphaba during " Defying Gravity , " worrying about her acquaintance . The Wizard of Oz has the accompaniment of most of the citizens , as well as an immense amount of resources , include other magic spell - caster , like Madame Morrible .
Despite all this , Elphaba will not be complacent . Shewill not give up . Ultimately , she will never know that she ca n’t make a difference if she does n’t even adjudicate . Elphaba would rather risk it all on the off - opportunity she can change Oz for the well than just sit back and live the high life where others hurt for their difference .
2"Are People Born Wicked, or Do They Have Wickedness Thrust Upon Them?"
At the beginning ofWicked , audiences are thrust into Munchkinland flop after Dorothy leaf and the Wicked Witch is melted . As they celebrate , Glinda join them , watching as they fete the dying of her former best friend . She keep up a respectable facade , butGlinda is not as cheery as the citizen of Oz who are fete Elphaba ’s destruction like it ’s a holiday . Unlike the Wizard , Glinda does not think this unreasoning hate will be good .
While she does not want to interrupt the jubilation , Glinda does raise an significant question : " Are people born terrible , or do they have wickedness thrust upon them ? " While it is improbable that she will be able to change mass ’s minds entirely , Glinda can at least get them to consider the circumstance that led Elphaba down the route of being the Wicked Witch . This is also the crux ofWicked , the intention of which is re - examining the event moderate up toThe Wizard of Oz , showing a new side to this story .
1"As Someone Told Me Lately, Everyone Deserves The Chance to Fly"
" Defying Gravity " is one ofthe best song inWicked , and so much of it address to the lessons of the chronicle . One such example is that no one deserves to be ostracized for how they look . Even the Wizard tells Elphaba how " everyone deserves a chance to fly , " even though he does not really mean this . He wants to make a vulgar foe for the people of Oz to connect against , specifically targeting the animals because they are different from humans .
On the other hand , Elphaba does consider that no one should be treated as less than because of the style they were bornand everyone deserve a average opportunity in life . She ’s been treated dreadfully most of her life just because of her unripe tegument . " Defying Gravity " is the most sinewy , defiant moment ofWicked , which picture Elphaba declaring that she will fly despite all those who have endeavor to make it unsufferable .
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Wicked adapts the Broadway melodious into a two - part motion picture , following the unlikely friendly relationship between Elphaba , born with green skin , and Glinda , a pop 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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