Elphaba vs. Madame Morrible: A Personal Vendetta

Chronicles the escalating conflict between Elphaba and Madame Morrible, from their first meeting to Elphaba's attempted murder of the headmistress.

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First Encounter at Crage Hall

First Encounter at Crage Hall The Headmistress Madame Morrible is the imposing headmistress of Crage Hall. She immediately takes a dislike to Elphaba. Forced Rooming She forces Elphaba to room with Galinda, setting up a difficult dynamic. Early Tension Elphaba senses Madame Morrible's manipulative nature and resists her authority.

The Adept Proposal

The Adept Proposal The Secret Meeting Madame Morrible summons Elphaba, Glinda, and Nessarose to her parlor. She proposes they become Adepts, secret agents for the Wizard. Elphaba's Refusal Elphaba refuses, seeing it as a betrayal of her principles. This sets her on a collision course with Madame Morrible. The Binding Spell Madame Morrible places a binding spell on them, preventing them from discussing the proposal. Elphaba is furious.

Doctor Dillamond's Murder

Doctor Dillamond's Murder The Killing Doctor Dillamond is murdered. Elphaba suspects Madame Morrible's involvement. Ama Clutch's Testimony Ama Clutch, who saw Grommetik at the scene, later confirms Elphaba's suspicions. Madame Morrible is behind the murder. Elphaba's Hatred Elphaba's hatred for Madame Morrible solidifies. She vows to bring her to justice.

Failed Assassination Attempt

Failed Assassination Attempt The Plan Elphaba plans to kill Madame Morrible during a theatre performance. She waits in the crowd. The Children A group of schoolgirls surrounds Madame Morrible, preventing Elphaba from acting. She cannot bring herself to harm children. Escape Elphaba flees, but the attempt is witnessed. Madame Morrible survives, and Elphaba becomes a wanted fugitive.

Murder of Madame Morrible

Murder of Madame Morrible The Final Confrontation Elphaba tracks Madame Morrible to her retirement apartment at Crage Hall. She finds her already dead. Striking the Corpse In a rage, Elphaba strikes the corpse with a trophy. She claims credit for the murder, though Madame Morrible died of natural causes. A Hollow Victory Elphaba's act is symbolic. She never gets the satisfaction of true revenge.

Elphaba's first day at Shiz

after Ama Clutch's death

shortly after the Adept proposal

on Lurlinemas Eve, years later

years later, after Nessarose's death